Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-19

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 7.0)

The bar chart presents a comparative overview of regional language transmission across two successive generations among French adults, measured in thousands.

Overall, the data reveals a sleep generational decline in the domestic use if French regional dialects. While Occitan dominated the childhood generation, Alsatian has emerged as the most resilient regional language passed down to the subsequent generation. Furthermore, languages like Occitan and Breton, experienced catastrophic drops, while Corsican only emerged as a measurable metric in the parenting generation.

Looking closely at childhood exposure, Occitan was by far the most widely spoken language, with around [redacted phone] adults experiencing habitual use and over [redacted phone] heating it occasionally. Alsatian followed as the second most common, totaling roughly [redacted phone] speakers, the majority of whom spoke it habitually. Conversely, Breton and Creole were far less prominent, spoken to roughly [redacted phone] and [redacted phone] children respectively.

In contrast, the parenting generation highlights a significant contraction in language preservation. Alsatian became the primary language passed on to the next generation, used by approximately [redacted phone] adults. Creole showed remarkably high retention, with roughly [redacted phone] parents continuing its use. Interestingly, Occitan and Breton fall below reportable thresholds in this generation, while Corsican surfaces at the bottom of the dataset with only about [redacted phone] active adult speakers.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response provides a clear overview and effectively highlights key trends and differences between the two generations. You successfully identified the decline in language transmission and contrasted the performance of specific languages like Alsatian and Occitan. The data is accurately reported, and the comparison between the childhood and parenting generations is well-structured. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points mentioned are fully supported by the provided charts, as some figures (such as the specific numbers for Occitan) could be more precisely aligned with the visual data to avoid potential over-generalisation. Overall, the report is well-focused and addresses all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The report is logically organised with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that contrast the two generations. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Conversely', and 'In contrast' to link your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct datasets. The referencing is generally clear, though ensure that the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs remains tight to maintain the flow. The structure is professional and easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a high band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary, using terms like 'resilient', 'catastrophic drops', 'contraction', and 'reportable thresholds' to describe the data. This shows an ability to use less common lexical items with some awareness of style. There are a few minor slips, such as 'sleep generational decline' (likely a typo for 'steep') and 'use if French' (should be 'of'). Despite these minor errors, the vocabulary is precise and contributes to a sophisticated tone suitable for an academic report. The range is sufficient to convey complex information clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. The grammar is generally accurate, and your control over punctuation and sentence construction is strong. There are very few errors; for instance, 'heating it occasionally' appears to be a typo for 'hearing it'. These occasional slips do not impede communication or cause confusion. The use of complex structures, such as 'the majority of whom spoke it habitually', demonstrates a good command of grammar. The majority of your sentences are error-free, which is consistent with a high level of proficiency.

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