Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-22

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 illustrate the proportion of drivers in the United Kingdom who have been caught driving too fast by speed cameras installed on roads and numbers of individuals killed due to road accidents during eight year period.

Overall speed cameras fines demonstrate the peak fines in 8th year while road accidents experience a steadily decline in 4rth year.

Speed cameras fines start from 1st year calculating the fine of [redacted phone]. As following in 6th year the fines was generated approximately about [redacted phone]. Ultimately the fine line reached at peak level in 8th year conducting fine of 1.6million.

On the other hand road accidents fatalities begin with deaths of 3200 peoples during 1st year facing a steadily decline in 4rth year of 200 individuals then fluctuate for few years and became constant again by the end of 8th year

The survey tables describes the opinions of majority. Speed cameras reducing accidents carry high ratio of No. Reason of installing cameras moderate votes goes to improving road safety. While feedback of cameras installing minority vote goes to don't know prespective

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have addressed all parts of the task by describing both the line graphs and the survey tables. However, the report lacks precision in data reporting. For instance, you mention '3200 peoples' and '200 individuals' without clearly linking these to the specific years or trends. The description of the survey tables is quite vague; instead of saying 'majority' or 'minority', you should explicitly state the percentages provided in the tables to support your summary. To improve, ensure you select key features and support them with accurate data points rather than general descriptions. The overview is present but could be more analytical regarding the relationship between the two sets of data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For example, 'As following in 6th year' is an awkward transition. The progression of ideas within paragraphs is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the final paragraph regarding the survey tables, where the connection between the sentences is weak. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, logical focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several instances of imprecise word choice and minor errors. Phrases like 'conducting fine of 1.6million' and 'don't know prespective' are unnatural and detract from the professional tone required for an academic report. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle with collocations related to data description. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained constant', and ensure you are using the correct terminology for statistical data (e.g., 'number of fatalities' instead of 'deaths of peoples').

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('The line graph illustrate', 'The survey tables describes') and incorrect article usage. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often marred by errors, such as 'As following in 6th year the fines was generated'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the lack of commas to separate clauses. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for common errors like pluralisation and verb tense consistency will significantly improve your score.

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