Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-10-25

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 6.5)

The graph illustrates the data on the popularity of men who held a full driving license compared to that of women's, divided into age groups from [redacted phone].

The graph proved that men were more likely to possess a driving license than women, and that most drivers were within middle-aged category. Female drivers also recorded a significant increase in popularity.

In 1975, male drivers' population generally peaked within the 30-39 age group, reaching up to over 80% percent. Women drivers were way less in quantity in comparison, roughly 50% in the same age group. Female senior and young drivers were also low in numbers, whereas male drivers' numbers stayed reasonable.

In 2006, female drivers had a major rise in popularity, with young drivers almost double the recorded data in 1975, and senior drivers over 70 more than triple. Those within the middle-aged category were also twice more likely to possess a driving license. Whereas male drivers remained mostly unchanged in numbers, though those within the 50-59 age group and onwards recorded a significant rise in popularity.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You identify the broad patterns accurately: men had higher licence-holding rates overall, and women’s figures rose substantially by 2006. The comparison of women aged 30–39 in 1975/76 (about 49%) and the rise among older women is relevant, as is the increase for men aged 50–59 and above. This gives the response a clear overview and covers both years and sexes. However, some claims are imprecise or unsupported: the chart compares 1975/76 with 2006, not 2015, and men did not remain “mostly unchanged” across all ages—for example, the 60–69 group rose from about 60% to 91%. The claim that most drivers were middle-aged also needs qualification, since the chart shows age-group percentages, not the age composition of all drivers. More precise comparisons would strengthen the report.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response is arranged in a sensible sequence: an introduction, a broad overview, then separate discussion of the earlier and later figures. This makes the main comparison easy to follow, and linking expressions such as “In 1975” and “In 2006” help signal the time periods. The final paragraph also contrasts women’s increases with the pattern for men. Some connections are less clear, however. “Whereas male drivers remained mostly unchanged in numbers, though…” combines two contrasting links awkwardly, and “those within the 50-59 age group and onwards” leaves the range of ages imprecise. The overview and body could also be more tightly connected by grouping the figures by age pattern or by sex, rather than relying mainly on broad statements. Clearer referencing and more exact transitions would make the progression more controlled.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a reasonable range of vocabulary for describing trends, including “significant increase,” “peaked,” “rise,” and “recorded.” These choices help communicate the main comparisons, and the meaning is generally clear. However, several expressions are imprecise or do not fit the chart’s subject. “Popularity” suggests preference rather than the percentage holding a licence, while “drivers’ population” and “low in numbers” describe counts rather than proportions. “Way less in quantity” is informal and awkward, and “twice more likely” is not a precise way to report a percentage comparison. Aim for consistent chart language such as “proportion,” “percentage,” and “licence-holding rate,” and use verbs like “increased” or “rose” for changes. This would improve precision and collocation while retaining your current range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use both simple and more complex sentence forms, including the contrast in “Female drivers had a major rise…, whereas male drivers…” and the subordinate clause beginning “though.” Most sentences remain understandable, but some grammatical choices reduce accuracy. The opening says “compared to that of women’s,” where the possessive construction is not formed correctly. “Most drivers were within middle-aged category” is missing an article, and “those within the 50-59 age group and onwards recorded” has an unclear structure. The final sentence also begins with “Whereas” but is not a complete independent sentence after the preceding full stop. Review articles, possessives, and sentence boundaries, and make sure contrast clauses are attached to a complete main clause. These corrections would make your varied structures more consistently controlled.

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