Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below show the number of French adults whose parents spoke a French regional language to them when they were children and the number who speak a French regional language to their own children.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

Number of adults (in thousands) whose parents spoke a regional language to them in childhood

Student answer (Band 5.5)

We can show the information about number of adults parent spoke a regional language to them childhood. we can show the language ,spoken habitually, spoken occasionally. and we can also shoe the 2 chart is number of adults who speak regional language to their own children

So. this chart has show the spoken habitually and language .the Corsican and creole is not spoke parents. but some opposite Alsatian is also more spoken language in parent when they Adult. but in spoken Ocassionally Occitan is the more spoken language. but in children speak in regional language they also more speak Alsatian.

In this chart they have five languages are Alsatian, Occitan, Breton, Creole, Corsican . the Breton are is a Average spoken language there spoken habitually is 200 and spoken occasionally is 1m and their children are spoken to Breton language.

So, Average spoken language in both chart is three language .there are Alsatian, Occitan, Breton.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response attempts to describe the charts but fails to provide a clear overview or accurately report the data. The information provided is fragmented and often confusing, such as the mention of '1m' for Breton, which does not align with the provided data. The response lacks a clear structure, failing to distinguish between the two charts effectively. Key trends are not identified, and the description of the languages is inaccurate and difficult to follow. The response does not meet the requirements for a clear, academic report as it lacks a logical summary of the main features.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks logical progression. Paragraphs are poorly structured, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often incorrect (e.g., 'So.', 'but in children speak'). There is no clear transition between the introduction, the body, and the conclusion. The referencing is unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow which chart or language is being discussed. The overall arrangement of information is disjointed, and the lack of proper sentence structure further hinders the flow of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'shoe' instead of 'show', and 'more spoken language in parent when they Adult'. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing charts, such as 'Average spoken language', which is used incorrectly. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information accurately, and the errors in spelling and word formation are frequent, which occasionally impedes the reader's understanding of the intended meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often distort the meaning. Sentence structures are basic and often incomplete or run-on. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, including subject-verb agreement ('the Breton are is a Average'), tense usage, and punctuation. The attempt to use complex structures is largely unsuccessful, resulting in fragmented and ungrammatical sentences. While the reader can grasp the general topic, the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and significantly impacts the clarity of the report.

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