✏️ Writing · Academic
Cambridge IELTS 17 — Test 2
Task 2 type: Causes / Solutions
Task 1 ~20 min · 150+ words
Task 2 ~40 min · 250+ words
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Task 1 — Grouped Bar Chart + Data Table
Minimum 150 words · ~20 minutes
The bar chart below shows the percentage of male and female students enrolled in six different fields of study at universities in Country C in 2023.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Percentage of University Students by Field of Study and Gender, Country C, 2023
| Field of study | Male students (%) | Female students (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 78 | 22 |
| Computer science | 71 | 29 |
| Business | 54 | 46 |
| Medicine & health | 38 | 62 |
| Education | 22 | 78 |
| Arts & humanities | 35 | 65 |
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Task 2 — Essay
Minimum 250 words · ~40 minutes · Causes / Solutions
In some countries, men and women still tend to choose very different subjects at university and end up in very different careers.
What are the reasons for this pattern, and what can be done to encourage more balanced participation in different fields?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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