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 graph illustrates the distinction of French adults whose parents spoke French regional languages habitually and few spoke occasionally and, the same adults in thousands who speak it as a regional language to their own children.
Overall, The most habitual language spoken is Aisatian and Occitan, while remaing languages are considerably spoken in very less amounts habitually. Occasionlly, the most spoken language is Occitan and 2nd ranked is Breton. Adults who speak Asiatian language to their children are in the highest amount compared to all the other languages.
Aisatian and Occaitan are both practised in the same significant amounts in speaking habitually by 600 per thousand people, whilst comparison to occasionally category Occitan has the leading graph of more than 1 million. Corsican remained the lowest in all three aspects with near to 100 people practising it.
The graphs remains steady for Creole and Corsican but mainly fluctuation is recorded in Aisatian and Occitan language. Breton usually ranked third in all the categories.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to describe the data but struggles with accuracy and clarity. The overview is confusing, particularly the claim that 'Aisatian' is the most habitual language, which contradicts the data provided. Furthermore, the report fails to clearly distinguish between the two charts (parents speaking to children vs. adults speaking to their own children). The data interpretation is inconsistent, such as the mention of '1 million' for Occitan, which is not supported by the provided figures. To improve, you must ensure that your summary accurately reflects the trends shown in the charts and that you clearly differentiate between the two distinct sets of data presented.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is hindered by unclear referencing and confusing comparisons. For instance, the transition 'whilst comparison to occasionally category' is grammatically awkward and makes the relationship between ideas difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often mechanical or misused, such as the abrupt shift in the final paragraph. To achieve a higher score, focus on using linking words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that contributes to the overall report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors, such as 'Aisatian' (likely Alsatian) and 'Occaitan' (Occitan), and word choice is often imprecise, such as 'very less amounts' instead of 'small quantities'. The phrase 'leading graph' is not an appropriate way to describe a data point. To improve, you should work on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'significant proportion', 'minimal', or 'fluctuate', and ensure that you are using the correct terminology for the languages listed in the charts.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the same adults in thousands who speak it' and 'the graphs remains steady', where subject-verb agreement is incorrect. There is a lack of variety in sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in syntax. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for simple errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency would also be highly beneficial.
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