Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)

Today, in Britain, road accidents have become normal just because of the ignorance of the traffic rules. We have ignored all the safety regulations and because of our inconvenience, people are facing these type of deaths on road. This graph shows exactly the way we are relying on the accidents. You can clearly see that over 3000 people has already faced these deaths and however, next turn could be of us. It has not been seen that speed camera have reduced the accidents but in fact, it is giving more hype to the people. These fines have not caused any change in these situations. I believe that the installation of speed cameras was to decrease the road accidents but it is becoming of no use. We should properly take action against these car drivers or else, our country would not be able to stand in front of any other country.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0

The response fails to meet the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report. Instead of describing the data provided in the graphs and tables, the student provides a subjective, opinionated essay about road safety and traffic rules. There is no mention of the trends, figures, or the survey results shown in the visual prompts. The task requires an objective summary of the information presented, but the student has ignored the data entirely, resulting in a response that is largely off-topic. Consequently, the task has not been addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response is written as a single paragraph, which is inappropriate for a report. While there is some attempt at logical flow, the ideas are not connected to the data provided. The use of cohesive devices is limited and somewhat mechanical (e.g., 'however', 'in fact'). The lack of a clear structure and the failure to engage with the prompt make the progression of ideas difficult to follow in the context of an academic report.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student uses basic language such as 'road accidents', 'traffic rules', and 'safety regulations'. There is no attempt to use vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'a significant increase', or 'survey respondents'. The word choice is informal and unsuitable for an academic report. The range is insufficient to convey the necessary information about the provided graphs and tables.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response contains several grammatical errors that hinder clarity. Examples include 'people has already faced' (subject-verb agreement error), 'these type of deaths' (plural/singular mismatch), and 'it is becoming of no use' (awkward phrasing). The sentence structures are mostly simple or contain errors when attempting complexity. Punctuation is generally functional, but the overall control of grammar is weak, with frequent errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the intended message.

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