Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-21

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 6.0)

The line graph illustrates the number of British drivers who have been charged for driving too fast on roads, and the number of victims who have been killed in road-accidents in 8 years since the launch of speed cameras. The table chart shows the outcome of a survey conducted between people about speed cameras.

Overall, the line graph shows an upward trend in speed camera fines, whilst a more stable trend in road accident fatalities.

Speed camera fines have been increased gradually from 200,000 fines in year 1 of introduction to around 500,000 fines in year 5, until reaching a peak of 1.6 million fines in year 8, with a dramatic increase from year 6 to year 8.

Although, road accident fatalities have been more stable and predictable over the eight-year period, but there were around 3,100 fatalities in year one of the speed camera introduction, which then started to fluctuate to 3,400 fatalities in year 8 and then dropped slightly back to 3,000 in year 4.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

You have successfully identified the main trends in the line graph, but the response is incomplete. The prompt explicitly mentions that the task includes tables showing survey results, yet you have completely omitted this data from your report. To achieve a higher band, you must describe all parts of the visual information provided. While your overview is clear, the failure to address the survey data significantly limits your score. Additionally, ensure that your data points are accurate; for example, you mention a peak of 1.6 million fines, but you should ensure this aligns precisely with the visual evidence provided in the graph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'whilst', and 'although' to link ideas. However, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the lack of information regarding the tables makes the overall structure feel unbalanced. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'upward trend', 'fluctuate', and 'dramatic increase'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'charged for driving too fast' (better: 'fined for speeding') and 'table chart' (better: 'table'). You also use 'victims who have been killed', which is slightly redundant. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing. Your spelling is generally accurate, which helps maintain clarity throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of 'although' clauses. However, there are several grammatical errors that affect the flow. For instance, 'Speed camera fines have been increased' should be 'have increased' (intransitive). You also have a punctuation error in the final paragraph: 'Although, road accident fatalities have been more stable... but there were...'—you should not use 'although' and 'but' in the same sentence structure. Improving your control over verb tenses and avoiding redundant conjunctions will help you achieve a higher score.

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