Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-10
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 5.0)
The given graphs below show the percentage of individuals holding full driving license in Great Britain by age and sex.
Overall, full car driving license holders by sex and age. Certain details are shown here in the given graphs. men and women percentage of car driving license is shown here.
To begin with, in the 1975/76, the age between 17-20, the men percentage above 20%, in the year 2006, it is above 20%. Next age between 21-29, in the year 1975/76, the men percentage is above 60%, in the 2006, it is above 60%. the age between 30-39 in the year 1975/76, the men percentage is above 80%, in the year 2006, it is above 80%. the age between 40-49.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is incomplete; the description stops abruptly after the 40-49 age group, failing to cover the entire data set or provide a meaningful summary of the trends. The overview provided is repetitive and lacks a clear synthesis of the main features or comparisons between the two years. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed, provide a clear overview of the main trends, and ensure the response meets the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas are presented as a list of data points rather than a cohesive summary. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences or compare the data effectively. The repetition of phrases like 'in the year 1975/76' and 'in the 2006' makes the text feel mechanical and disjointed. To improve, use linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'similarly' to connect ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic phrasing such as 'the men percentage is above' and 'the age between'. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant increase'. The lack of variety in sentence structure and word choice makes the writing monotonous. To improve, focus on learning synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease', and practice using more precise terminology to describe statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, repetitive sentence structures. There are frequent errors in basic grammar, such as missing articles ('the men percentage') and incorrect preposition usage. The punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences ending abruptly or lacking proper flow. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures. To improve, practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences, and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles when referring to statistical data.
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