Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-07-31

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 6.0)

The bar graphs illustrates the percentage of individuals in great Britain by age and gender which holding full driving licences.

Overall, Men has the higher number for full driving licences rather than the women While they both have approximately nearest number in next thirty year.

To begin with, the youngest men have highest number for full driving licences in 2006 around 90% and also it is similarly for the age group of 50-69. While, in 1975 the youngster men have 80% and young-oldest citizen have 60-70%. However, those men group are over 70 age those have nearby 78% in 2006 and in 1975 around only 39%. Apart from this, adults have higher number and slightly decreased in 2006 at 75% and teenagers have the lowest number of have full driving licences.

Furthermore, women have the constant numbers in age group of 30-59 have approximately 80% and in 1975 have steadily decline from 40% to 22%. Apart from this, age group of adults women and oldest women have same numbers for holding full license around 60% in 2006 and have around 20-40% in 1975. While, the women which are over 70 and girls at teenagers have equal number approximately 30% in 2006 and very lowest in 1975 almost 2-20%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the task by identifying main features and making comparisons. However, the data interpretation is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the claim that 'youngest men have highest number' in 2006 is not supported by the graph, and the description of the 1975 data is inconsistent. The summary of trends is somewhat muddled, and the lack of clarity in reporting specific figures hinders the overall achievement. To reach a higher band, ensure that the data points cited accurately reflect the visual information provided and focus on clear, distinct trends rather than listing numbers that are difficult to follow.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused (e.g., 'Apart from this', 'While'). The progression of ideas is sometimes illogical, particularly when moving between age groups and years. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to determine which data point is being discussed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus would significantly improve the flow of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'number' and 'have'. There are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'young-oldest citizen' and 'very lowest'. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and the reliance on simple phrasing restrict the score. To improve, try to incorporate more varied vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'fluctuate', or 'remain stable', and focus on using these words in their correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('Men has', 'graphs illustrates'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, these are often faulty, which can occasionally impede the reader's understanding. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for common errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency would also be highly beneficial.

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