Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graph below shows the perceived danger and actual likelihood of being a victim of crime.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Perceived and actual likelihood of being a victim of crime: by crime type

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The bar chart illustrates information about the perceived danger and actual likelihood of being a victim of crime in terms of burglary, car crime, and violent crime.

Overall, it is evident that the perceived danger was highest for car crime, while the actual likelihood of being a victim of burglary represented the smallest proportion.

In 2009, the perceived danger of burglary and violent crime stood at 15% respectively, while it increased significantly for car crime to just over 20%. Furthermore, in 2009, the actual likelihood of being a victim of burglary was approximately 2%, whereas it rose steadily for car crime to just under 5%, and then declined gradually to about 3% for violent crime.

In 2010, the perceived danger of burglary was nearly 13%, while it grew significantly for car crime to just over 15%. In contrast, the figure for violent crime was considerably lower than that for car crime, at almost 14%. In addition, in 2010, the actual likelihood of being a victim of burglary was approximately 3%, while the figure for car crime climbed slightly to about 4%, and then dropped to around 3% for violent crime.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the graph, including the key trends and comparisons between the perceived and actual likelihood of crime. You clearly distinguished between the three crime types and the two years provided. The overview is concise and highlights the most significant differences. However, to reach a higher band, you could improve the analytical depth by explicitly contrasting the 'perceived' versus 'actual' figures more directly, as this is the core comparison requested by the prompt. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well and provided a clear summary of the data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the years 2009 and 2010 respectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used a range of cohesive devices such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', and 'in addition' to link your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the data sets. The flow of information is easy to follow, and the relationship between the different crime categories is clearly established throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data, including terms like 'illustrated', 'represented', 'rose steadily', and 'declined gradually'. The word choice is generally precise and appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it lacks some of the more sophisticated or 'less common' lexical items that would elevate the response to a higher band. However, there are no errors in word choice or collocation that impede communication, and the language used is natural and fits the context of the task well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

Your writing demonstrates a good control of grammatical structures. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as 'In 2009, the perceived danger of burglary and violent crime stood at 15% respectively, while it increased significantly for car crime to just over 20%'. The punctuation is accurate, and there are very few grammatical errors. The sentences are well-constructed, and the majority are error-free. To improve further, you could experiment with a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as using participle clauses or passive voice to vary the sentence rhythm.

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