Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-24

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 7.5)

The charts compare the number of French adults, measured in thousands, whose parents spoke a regional language to them during childhood, as well as the number who subsequently spoke these languages to their own children.

Overall, **Occitan was the most widely spoken language among parents**, particularly on an occasional basis, while Alsatian was the language most commonly passed on to the next generation. By contrast, Breton, Creole and Corsican were spoken by considerably fewer people.

In terms of language use during childhood, around **600,000 adults** had parents who habitually spoke either Alsatian or Occitan to them. However, while only about **200,000** experienced Alsatian occasionally, the figure for Occitan was much higher, at approximately **1.2 million**. Breton was spoken habitually to around 200,000 people and occasionally to roughly 400,000. The figures for Creole and Corsican were considerably lower, at approximately 50,000 habitual speakers each and around 100,000 occasional speakers.

The second chart shows a substantial decline in the number of adults who passed these languages on to their own children. **Alsatian was the most commonly transmitted language**, at about 400,000 speakers, followed by Occitan at approximately 250,000. The figures for Breton, Creole and Corsican were much lower, at around 100,000 or slightly below.

Overall, the data indicate that although regional languages were spoken to a large number of adults during their childhood, particularly Occitan, considerably fewer people continued the tradition by speaking these languages to their own children.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have provided a very clear and accurate overview of the data. You successfully identified the key trends, such as the dominance of Occitan in childhood and the overall decline in language transmission to the next generation. The comparison between the two charts is well-handled, and you have selected relevant data points to support your observations. The response covers all parts of the task effectively, and the information is presented in a logical, analytical manner suitable for a university-level report. There are no significant omissions, and the summary at the end reinforces the main findings well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The report is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding summary. Each paragraph has a clear central topic, and the progression of ideas is smooth. You have used a good range of cohesive devices, such as 'By contrast', 'In terms of', and 'However', which help to guide the reader through the comparison. The paragraphing is appropriate, and referencing is clear throughout the text. The flow of information is natural, and the relationship between the two charts is established effectively without any confusion.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data description task. Phrases like 'subsequent', 'habitually', 'transmitted', and 'considerably fewer' show a level of sophistication beyond basic descriptors. The word choice is generally precise and fits the context well. There are no noticeable errors in spelling or word formation, and the vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the information with clarity and precision. You have successfully avoided repetitive language by using varied synonyms for 'spoken' and 'number'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your writing displays a high level of grammatical control. You have used a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, which are handled accurately. Punctuation is used correctly to manage the flow of information. There are no significant errors in tense or subject-verb agreement, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. The control over complex structures is consistent, and the overall accuracy is very high, which makes the report easy to read and professional in tone.

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