Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-19
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)
the graphs illustrate 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. These are the line graphs. First graph shows the caught drivers by the speed camers. At start there is the lower rate of drivers who's car speed was greater than the average. the rate of these drivers increased with the passage of time. Other graph shows the road accident fatalities which also increase with the passage of time.
Tables show the opinion of the people.About thirt two percent people thought that speed cameras reduce the number of death on road accident. sixty percent people thought speed cameras doesn't reduce the accidental death. Main reason for the installation of speed cameras are to improve the road safety, raise revenue.
In conclusion, speed camera reduce the road accidents and deaths.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to adequately describe the data provided. While it mentions the graphs and tables, it lacks a clear overview and fails to report specific data points, trends, or comparisons. The description of the graphs is vague, using phrases like 'at start there is the lower rate' without referencing actual figures or timeframes. Furthermore, the interpretation of the survey results is inaccurate and lacks the necessary detail required for an Academic Task 1 report. The conclusion provided is an opinion rather than a summary of the data, which is inappropriate for this task type.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the progression of ideas is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas, making the text feel like a series of isolated statements rather than a cohesive report. The referencing is often unclear, such as 'Other graph shows', which does not effectively guide the reader through the information. The overall arrangement is mechanical and lacks the flow expected at higher bands.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic terms like 'graph', 'show', 'increase', and 'people'. There is a lack of variety and precision in describing trends (e.g., 'increased with the passage of time' is used repeatedly). There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'caught drivers' instead of 'number of speeding offences' and 'accidental death' instead of 'road fatalities'. The range is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary academic tone.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the lower rate', 'the road accident'), subject-verb agreement ('speed cameras doesn't reduce'), and sentence structure. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Complex structures are absent or poorly constructed. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods and incorrect capitalization, which detracts from the overall quality of the writing.
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