Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-07-30

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graphs below show the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras placed on roads, and the number of people killed in road accidents, over an eight-year period since the introduction of speed cameras. The tables show the results of a survey on people's opinions on speed cameras.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

SPEED CAMERA FINES and ROAD ACCIDENT FATALITIES

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The given line graph illustrates information about Britain country drivers runs fast car in roads. and also there have speed cameras while some time it is create accidents. the data presented in percentage of eight years.

Overall, it is evident that the most noticeable future are the main trends and significant differences presented in the visual information. while some figures increased over the period. others declined or remained relatively stable. In addition, the highest values ware recorded for end of the years whereas first year had the lowest figures.

Turning to the details, speed camera fines increase over the periods. in the first year it was 200,000 rupees. year 2 to 6 speed camera fines have almost similar between 400,000 to 800,000 rupees after that it was rose by 1200,000 rupees in 7 year and year 8 it have 1600,000 rupees.

A clear contrast can be observed between these two line graphs. this indicates a noticeable change throughout the given period.

In comparison, the road accident fatalities was fluctuated changes over the periods. in the first year it have 3000 and after that raise by approximately 3500 year two and three. whereas it is fall 3000 in four year. in the end of the year it was decrease by 3200. yes speed cameras, improve road safety help to reduce road accidents. overall, the data highlights the key trends rather then individual details.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response attempts to describe the trends but fails to address the task fully. You have omitted the survey data entirely, which is a key component of the prompt. Furthermore, the description of the graphs is inaccurate; for example, you refer to the currency as 'rupees' when the context implies a count of drivers/fatalities, and the data interpretation is inconsistent with the visual information provided. To improve, ensure you report all parts of the prompt, including tables, and focus on accurately summarizing the main trends rather than listing individual data points without clear context.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While you use some linking words like 'Overall' and 'In comparison', their usage is often mechanical or incorrectly placed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. The conclusion includes personal opinions ('yes speed cameras, improve road safety') which is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. Focus on using cohesive devices to link ideas more naturally and ensure each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that contributes to the overall summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. You use words like 'future' when you likely meant 'features', and 'ware' instead of 'were'. The repetition of basic verbs like 'increase' and 'decrease' limits your score. Additionally, the misuse of 'rupees' suggests a lack of attention to the data labels. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuate', 'climb', 'plummet', or 'plateau', and ensure you are using terms that accurately reflect the data provided in the prompt.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('road accident fatalities was fluctuated'), tense usage ('it have 3000'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper punctuation, making the text difficult to follow. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent verb tenses, and proofreading for common errors like subject-verb agreement and pluralization.

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