Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-08

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)

This graph illustrate the information about full car licence holders by men and women include their ages. Their is age from 17 lowest to over 70 highest. It is also comparison between 1975/76 to 2006.

At the age of 17 to 20 men are about 38% and women are around 35% in 2006 little bit closer. Butt women are less in 1975/76. Their are more than 60% women at the age of 21-29 and around 70% men butt less than 1975/76. Men are very close at the age of 30 to 39 in 1975/76. 50 to 59 women is about 78 butt large increase in 2006 instead of 1975/76. At the age of 60 to 69 their are few women and men are similar to 50 to 59 with more then 80% ration . Men is about is less then 80% in 70 and over and women is about 25% in 2006 and very average in 1975/76 about 5% ratio.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the graph, such as the age groups and the comparison between 1975/76 and 2006. However, the analysis is often confusing and inaccurate. For example, the statement '60 to 69 their are few women' contradicts the data, and the comparison between years is frequently muddled, making it difficult for the reader to follow the trends. The overview is missing, which is a key requirement for Task 1. To improve, focus on identifying clear trends (e.g., the overall increase in licence holders over time) rather than listing individual data points, which often leads to inaccuracies.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive or misused (e.g., 'butt' instead of 'but', 'their' instead of 'there'). Referencing is frequently unclear, making it hard to determine which year or demographic is being discussed. The transition between sentences is mechanical, and the lack of a clear overview means the information is not organised into a coherent summary. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic descriptors. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'ration' instead of 'ratio' and the persistent misuse of 'their' for 'there'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends precisely; for instance, using 'very average' or 'little bit closer' lacks the academic tone required for this task. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise language for describing data, such as 'a significant increase', 'remained stable', or 'a downward trend'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'This graph illustrate', 'Men is about'), article usage, and sentence structure. Complex sentence attempts are rare and often contain errors, such as '50 to 59 women is about 78 butt large increase in 2006 instead of 1975/76'. The punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that prepositions are used correctly when describing data points.

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