Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-15

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 5.0)

People always wonder that is their a correlation between road accidents and speed cameras. Individuals share different ideas and opinions what can be the root cause of installing camera and are they even viable in reducing road accidents.

As illustrated in the first line graph, fines has significantly increase in the last 8 years. Second graph shows that road accidents fatalities are more or less constant.

when people were asked about the impact of speed cameras on the roads people feel conflicted but many believe that there are no visible impacts on the road accidents. Individuals tend to have realized that these cameras are more for governments to create revenue fo

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 111 words. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed. The report is incomplete, as it cuts off mid-sentence at the end. While the student attempts to describe the trends in the graphs and the survey results, the lack of development and the unfinished nature of the response mean that key information is missing. To improve, the student must provide a complete overview, include specific data points from the graphs to support the descriptions, and ensure all parts of the prompt are addressed within the required length.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic manner, such as 'As illustrated in the first line graph' and 'Second graph shows'. However, the lack of a concluding summary and the abrupt ending make the overall structure feel fragmented. To improve, the student should use a wider range of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus that contributes to a coherent whole.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'people always wonder' and 'people feel conflicted' are overly simplistic for an academic report. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'fines has significantly increase' (should be 'have significantly increased') and 'create revenue fo' (incomplete). To achieve a higher band, the student needs to use more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant upward trend', rather than relying on basic descriptive language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('fines has significantly increase'), incorrect question structure ('is their a correlation'), and missing articles or prepositions. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. The incomplete final sentence also demonstrates a lack of control over sentence structure. To improve, the student should focus on basic grammatical accuracy, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of tenses when describing data, while also attempting to incorporate more complex sentence structures.

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