Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-29
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 5.0)
The given chart represents the number of french adults whose parents spoke a french regional language to them and when they were children and a number that who speak french regional language to their own children.
Overall, the number of adults whose parents speaks regional language divided into two language named spoken habitually and spoken occasionally. And the given second bar graph shows the adults who speak a regional language to their own.
It divides into two languages Spoken habitually and Spoken occasionally. In Alsatian and Occitan the total number of adult's parents who spoke a regional language to them in childhood is 600 in Creole and Corsican are the almost similar number. In spoken occasionally Occitan is the largest number more than 1 m and the lower is Creole and Corsican.
On the other hand we have the adults who speak regional ;language to their own childhood. If we see Alsatian is got highest number is 400 and the lower one Creole and Corsican is the lowest number minimum that 100.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear or accurate overview of the data. The description of the charts is fragmented and lacks a logical summary of the main trends. Several figures are cited incorrectly or unclearly, such as the claim that 'total number... is 600' without specifying which category or language, and the mention of '1 m' which does not align with the provided data. The report lacks a comparative analysis between the two charts, which is essential for a high score. The information is presented in a way that is difficult for the reader to follow, and the key features of the data are not highlighted effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The progression of ideas is disjointed, making it difficult to follow the comparison between the two charts. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and sometimes incorrect way, such as the repetitive use of 'It divides into' and 'On the other hand'. Referencing is often unclear, particularly when referring back to the charts or specific data points. The lack of logical flow between sentences hinders the overall readability of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'the lower is Creole' and 'Alsatian is got highest number'. The student relies on basic terminology and struggles to use precise language to describe trends or data points. There are also errors in capitalization, such as 'french' and 'alsatian', which should be capitalized as proper nouns. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for an Academic Task 1 report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('parents speaks', 'Alsatian is got'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are poorly constructed, such as 'the number of adults whose parents spoke a regional language to them and when they were children and a number that who speak french regional language to their own children'. The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors in basic syntax. Punctuation is also inconsistent throughout the text.
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