Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 29

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 

The image provides information about voter identification laws in the U.S., by state.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The map presents a categorical classification of voter identification requirements across the United States for the 2024 election, delineated by four distinct levels of strictness. The requirements range from strict photo ID mandates to no ID requirements whatsoever.

The data indicates that nineteen states have implemented strict photo ID requirements, predominantly concentrated in the southeastern region and portions of the midwest. A moderate approach is observed in states where photo ID is required but exceptions are permitted, or where non-photo ID is strictly mandated.

Several states, particularly in the northeastern region and along the Pacific coast, maintain less stringent requirements, allowing non-photo ID with exceptions or implementing no ID requirements. States such as California, New York, and Massachusetts exemplify this more lenient approach to voter identification.

The geographic distribution reveals a distinct pattern where southern and central states generally impose stricter identification requirements, while coastal states tend to implement more flexible policies. This variation in voter ID requirements demonstrates the diverse approaches to election security and voter access across different regions of the United States.