Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-23
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 graph illustrates the number of drivers in Britain bought driving rapidly by speed camera and the amount of people killed in road accident over a eight years.
In overview ,over a year there is rapid inclination in speed camera fine while there is no significant change number of road traffic fatalities.
According to diagram, in first year of camera installment the number accident is less .Only 200,000 population seems to break the rule while with the time it has increased simultaneously and till the 5 year it has reached to 600,000. Since it has reached the 8 year rapid increment is seen where population count has reached to 1,400,000.
Likewise, There is no significant change in road accidents throughout the years. In first year ,nearby 3000 number of residents wherein road accident fatalities .As compare to other years In fourth year there is a slight declination in population which continuous to increase till 8 year .In summary the fines over the speed has inclined whereas the number of killed in road accidents has no significant changes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by describing the trends in speed camera fines and road fatalities. However, the report is incomplete as it completely ignores the survey tables provided in the prompt. To achieve a higher band, all parts of the task must be addressed. The description of the graphs is also somewhat imprecise; for example, referring to the number of drivers as 'population' is inaccurate. While the main trends are identified, the lack of data integration from the tables and the imprecise terminology limit the score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'In overview ,over a year' and 'As compare to other years'. The logical progression is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, making some sentences difficult to follow. While there is a basic attempt at linking ideas, the flow is not always smooth, and the referencing between the data points and the commentary could be more clearly managed to improve the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies that impede clarity. For instance, the student uses 'bought driving rapidly' instead of 'caught speeding' and 'inclination' instead of 'increase'. The word 'population' is used incorrectly to refer to the number of drivers or accident victims. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of precision and the reliance on basic or misused terms prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Expanding your range of topic-specific vocabulary related to data description is essential.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('in first year'), prepositions, and verb forms ('which continuous to increase'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces missing before commas. While some complex structures are attempted, they are often faulty, such as 'Since it has reached the 8 year rapid increment is seen'. These errors are frequent and occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, though the overall message remains discernible.
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