Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-30

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 7.0)

Based on the chart showing full car driving licence holders in Great Britain by sex and age for 1975/76 and 2006, here is a model completion for your IELTS Academic Task 1 report that continues smoothly from your opening sentence:

Overall, car ownership and licence holding increased significantly among women across almost all age groups over the period, while the proportion of men remained relatively stable or saw slight increases in specific age brackets.

Looking at the details, the highest percentage of licence holders in 2006 was found among men aged 30–39 and 40–49, both peaking at approximately 80%. In contrast, the highest figure for women in 2006 reached roughly 75% in the 40–49 age bracket. The most striking change occurred among younger and older demographics. For instance, the proportion of women aged 17–20 holding licences rose dramatically from around 30% in 1975/76 to nearly 40% in 2006. Similarly, elderly women aged 70 and over saw a massive surge, climbing from less than 10% in the 1970s to nearly 40 by 2006. Meanwhile, licence holding among men in the youngest category (17–20) experienced a decline from over 40% down to approximately 30% over the same timeframe. Overall, the gender gap in driving licence holding narrowed considerably by 2006, particularly among younger and middle-aged adults.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively identifies the main trends and makes relevant comparisons between the two years and the two genders. You successfully highlight the significant growth in female licence holders and the narrowing gender gap. The inclusion of specific data points, such as the 30-39 age group for men and the 70+ category for women, provides strong support for your summary. The overview is clear and captures the essence of the data. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are fully accurate, as the mention of 'nearly 40' for the 70+ group is slightly vague compared to the precision expected in Task 1.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and a detailed body paragraph. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from general trends to specific age-related comparisons. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Similarly', and 'Meanwhile' effectively to link sentences and contrast information. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information flows well throughout the text. The structure is coherent and easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a high band score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-driven report, using terms like 'proportion', 'demographics', 'bracket', and 'timeframe'. The use of 'dramatically' and 'massive surge' adds descriptive power to your analysis. The vocabulary is precise enough to convey the trends clearly. To improve further, try to incorporate more varied collocations related to data trends, such as 'witnessed a steady climb' or 'remained relatively stagnant', to show even greater flexibility and sophistication in your lexical choices.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The writing displays a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('...peaking at approximately 80%') and subordinate clauses. The grammar is generally accurate, with very few errors that impede communication. Punctuation is used correctly to separate clauses and list data. The majority of your sentences are error-free, which indicates a high level of control. To reach the highest band, ensure that every numerical reference is clearly linked to its unit or context to avoid any ambiguity in complex sentences.

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