Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-09

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 5.0)

The bar chart illustrates the number of adults in France whose parents spoke a regional French language to them in their childhood and also provides data about the individuals who spoke the same language to their own children.

Overall, parents spoke regional language more occasionally than habitually in all regions but Alsatian, and adults decreased the use of regional language with their own children.

Around 600 thousand of the parents in Alsatian and Occitan used local language habitually, people in Occitan used these languages more occasionally, at roughly 1.1 million. The fewest people spoke local languages to their children in Creole and Corsican with

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the task achievement score. Because the text is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, it fails to provide a full overview or a detailed comparison of the data provided in the charts. While the introduction and the start of the body paragraph attempt to address the prompt, the lack of completion means that key features are not adequately highlighted or supported. To improve, you must ensure you provide a comprehensive report that covers all parts of the task and meets the minimum word count to allow for full development of ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows a basic attempt at organization with an introduction and an overview. However, the abrupt ending makes it impossible to judge the overall progression of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a limited way, such as 'Overall' and 'but', but the lack of a complete structure prevents the development of a logical flow. To improve, focus on completing your sentences and paragraphs, and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, with terms like 'illustrates', 'habitually', and 'occasionally'. However, the range is limited due to the brevity of the response. There are some minor issues with collocation, such as 'parents spoke regional language more occasionally', which could be phrased more naturally. To reach a higher band, aim to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description and ensure that your word choices are consistently accurate and varied.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are some accurate segments, the incomplete nature of the final sentence makes it difficult to assess your control over complex grammar fully. There are minor errors in phrasing, such as 'Around 600 thousand of the parents in Alsatian and Occitan', which could be improved for better clarity. To improve, focus on ensuring that all sentences are grammatically complete and proofread for minor errors in preposition use and article placement.

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