Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-17

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)

The bar charts illustrate the percentages of men and women in Great Britain who held full driving licences in 1975/76 and 2006, according to different age groups.

Overall, it is clear that the percentage of people holding full driving licences increased in most age groups between the two years. Men generally had a higher proportion of licence holders than women, although the number of female licence holders increased considerably over the period.

Looking first at men, in 1975/76, approximately 35% of those aged 17–20 held a full driving licence. This figure increased to around 75% among people aged 21–29 and reached approximately 80% for the 30–39 and 40–49 age groups. It then decreased slightly to around 75% among those aged 50–59 and about 60% for people aged 60–69. Finally, the figure was roughly 30% among men aged 70 and over. In 2006, the figures were generally higher, with around 90% of men aged 50–69 holding a full driving licence.

As for women, the figures in 1975/76 were generally lower than those for men. Approximately 20% of women aged 17–20 had a full driving licence, while the figure was around 45% for those aged 21–29. It then increased to about 50% among women aged 30–39 before falling to around 40% for the 40–49 age group. The percentage was roughly 25% among those aged 50–59 and below 5% for women aged 70 and over. However, in 2006, there was a considerable increase, with around 80% of women aged 30–49 holding full driving licences. Even among women aged 70 and over, the figure rose to approximately 30%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all parts of the task by reporting the main features, selecting relevant data points, and making appropriate comparisons between age groups, sexes, and years. The overview clearly highlights the general upward trend in licence holding and the persistent gender gap. The candidate accurately notes that men generally had higher proportions of licence holders, such as 'approximately 35% of those aged 17–20' in 1975/76, and points out significant changes like the growth in female licence holders in the 30–49 age bracket in 2006. Data points are generally cited correctly, reflecting the visual information closely without major inaccuracies.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The report demonstrates a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Information is grouped sensibly, starting with a general overview paragraph, followed by a detailed breakdown for men and then women. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate distinct categories of data. Cohesive devices are handled well to guide the reader through the statistics, using phrases like 'Looking first at men', 'As for women', and 'However, in 2006'. Referencing is clear, and the overall progression from overview to specific details ensures a smooth and easy-to-follow flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student displays a sufficient and flexible range of vocabulary suited to an Academic Task 1 response. Appropriate vocabulary for describing trends and statistical data is used effectively, such as 'proportions', 'considerable increase', 'roughly', and 'approximately'. Word choices and collocations are generally accurate, allowing the writer to convey precise meanings. Although there is limited use of highly sophisticated or rare lexical items, the vocabulary deployed is fully adequate to communicate the trends clearly and naturally without impeding the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response exhibits a good variety of sentence structures, combining simple statements with complex clauses smoothly (e.g., 'Although the number of female licence holders increased considerably over the period' and 'while the figure was around 45% for those aged 21–29'). The majority of sentences are error-free, and grammatical control is strong throughout the text. Punctuation is handled correctly, and verb tenses are managed properly to discuss past data from 1975/76 and 2006. Minor slips are virtually absent, placing this response firmly in the higher band for grammar.

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