Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-11

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 line graph tracks the changes in the number of car drivers in the United kingdom who have been caught driving too fast by speed camera placed on roads along with this proportions of masses killed in road accident during 8 year. The tables compare information about the data people's viewpoint on speed cameras.

Overall it is crystal clear that the highest proportion of a speed camera fines rather than the road accident fatalities. Moreover, majority of individuals opinion regarding installation and accidents on the road reduce remarkable.

After, analysing , it is crystal clear the starting

Year 200,000 speed camera fined case are recorded throughout years it was continuously increase up to 400,000 in the 4 years. In addition, the 6 year speed camera fines approximately 800,000 and in the last year it up to 1,600,000 cases of speed camera fines. Moving further, Road accident fatalities from the initial year significantly rise up to 3,000 during 3 year. But in 4 to 6 year it was witnessed drop in rate of road accidents. after In the 7 to 8 year it sightly increase up to road accidents.

On the other hand, people opinion regarding reduce the accidents on the road, that 60% not agree with this statement and 76% installation is necessary this is opinion of the people

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all parts of the task, including the graphs and the tables. However, the data presentation is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the description of the line graph trends lacks precision, and the summary of the survey data is unclear. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the trends. To improve, ensure that the data points cited match the visual information provided and avoid vague phrasing like 'proportions of masses'. The report addresses the prompt but requires more careful data selection and clearer interpretation of the survey results to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and poor sentence structure. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'In addition' and 'On the other hand', they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly. The transition between the graph data and the table data is abrupt. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of ideas. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and often inappropriate for an academic report. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'proportions of masses' instead of 'number of people' and 'fined case' instead of 'fines issued'. Spelling errors like 'sightly' (slightly) and grammatical inaccuracies in word forms (e.g., 'people opinion' instead of 'people's opinions') occur throughout. To improve, focus on using precise terminology related to data description and ensure that collocations are accurate. Expanding your vocabulary to include more academic synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' will also help.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies on a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement, such as 'speed camera fines approximately 800,000' and 'it sightly increase'. Punctuation is also problematic, with unnecessary commas and missing articles throughout the text. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the data. To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate better control over basic grammatical rules, particularly verb tenses and sentence construction, and reduce the frequency of errors that distract from the content.

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