Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-07-27

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graphs below show the percentage of people holding full driving licences in Great Britain by age and sex.

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

Full car driving licence holders: by sex and age

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The bar charts compares the proportion of citizens holding full driving license in Britain. Units measured in age and sex.

Overall, the percentage of British men with full driving license was higher than the women over the period. In addition, both the male and the females in Britain got their full driving license in 2006 than in 1975/76.

In regards to the men, age group between the age of 55 to 59 accounted for the largest group with full driving license with around 95%, followed by 40 to 49 and 60 to 69 with approxiamately 85% and the least with below 40% which are the youngest male between 17- 20.

On the other hand, the women between the age of 40 to 49 had their licence at the highest rate of about 80%, the next was the age groups of 30 to 39 with around 78% and the least was seen with the oldest women at a

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a summary of the main features, but it is incomplete. The essay ends abruptly mid-sentence, failing to finish the comparison of the data for women. While the overview identifies the general trend that men hold more licenses than women and that figures increased over time, the lack of a conclusion and the incomplete data reporting significantly impact the task achievement. To improve, ensure all data points are fully described and the response reaches a natural conclusion, covering all relevant categories presented in the charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is interrupted by the unfinished final sentence. Cohesive devices such as 'In addition' and 'On the other hand' are used, but the overall flow is hindered by the abrupt ending. To improve, focus on ensuring that each paragraph is fully developed and that transitions between sentences are smooth. The use of referencing is generally clear, but the lack of a concluding summary makes the overall structure feel incomplete.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing for the description of trends and percentages. There are some minor errors, such as 'approxiamately' (spelling) and 'license' (which should be 'licence' in British English context). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, incorporate more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'peaked,' or 'remained stable,' and ensure consistent spelling throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The bar charts compares' (subject-verb agreement) and 'the age group between the age of 55 to 59' (redundancy). Additionally, the sentence 'both the male and the females in Britain got their full driving license in 2006 than in 1975/76' is grammatically awkward and lacks a comparative structure. Improving control over subject-verb agreement and comparative phrasing will help increase the accuracy of your writing.

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