Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-10-18

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 4.0)

the graph clearly illustarte the number of people holding driving licence is great britain by age and sex .

overall men are holding a large propotions of licences than women from 1975/76 to 2006.

in 1975/76 men between 17-20 were on 36% while women 20%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0

The response identifies the chart’s subject and gives one accurate comparison: among 17–20-year-olds in 1975/76, licence ownership was about 36% for men and 20% for women. However, it does not provide a meaningful overview of the main patterns or compare the age groups and two years. The statement that men held a larger proportion than women is broadly true, but it misses the substantial rise among women by 2006 and the different trends among younger and older groups. The response is also far below the required 150 words, leaving most of the task unaddressed. To improve, summarise the overall changes first, then report several key comparisons using figures from both sexes and years.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

There is a basic sequence: an opening description, an overall statement, and then a specific figure. This gives the short response some organisation, and “overall” signals an attempt to distinguish the main point. However, the ideas are not developed into a clear progression, and the final comparison is left as a fragment-like statement rather than being connected to a fuller account. The response also lacks paragraphing and linking between comparisons. Build a clear structure with an introduction, an overview, and one or two detail paragraphs; use links such as “by contrast” or “by 2006” to show how the figures relate.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

The response uses a small set of relevant terms, including “graph,” “holding,” “licences,” “age,” and “sex,” so the topic is generally recognisable. However, the vocabulary is very limited and some choices or forms are inaccurate, such as “number” when the chart presents percentages, “propotions,” and “illustarte.” The phrase “men are holding a large proportions” is also not a natural way to describe the data. Use precise chart language such as “percentage,” “proportion,” “licence holders,” “increased,” and “remained higher.” Check spelling and use the same key terms consistently to make comparisons clearer.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response attempts simple statements and an overall sentence, but the grammatical range is narrow and control is inconsistent. For example, “the graph clearly illustarte the number” has a subject–verb agreement problem, while “men are holding a large propotions” has an awkward verb construction and does not form a clear comparison. The final sentence beginning “in 1975/76 men between 17-20 were on 36%” also uses an unsuitable structure for reporting a percentage. Aim for accurate patterns such as “The chart shows the percentage of people who held a full licence” and “Among 17–20-year-olds, the figure was 36% for men, compared with 20% for women.” Vary sentence forms only after these basic patterns are secure.

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