Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-27

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 Britain drivers caught by over speeding through speed cameras install on roads and the number of individuals who lost their lives in road accidents after the installation of speed cameras in a period of eight years. The tables represent the final outcomes of a survey oh what people think about speed cameras.

Overall, Two graphs are shown here. One is representing speed camera fines and other is showing road accident fatalities. In the case of speed camera fines, there is a sharp increase from first year to eight year. The graph shows a prominent rise

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to address all parts of the task. You have introduced the topic and begun to describe the first graph, but you have failed to cover the second graph (accident fatalities) or the survey data provided in the tables. Because the response is incomplete and stops abruptly, it does not provide a clear overview or sufficient detail to meet the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, you must ensure you cover all visual data provided and meet the minimum word count to allow for full development of your points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is too short to demonstrate a full range of cohesive devices or effective paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt to structure the report with an introduction and an 'Overall' section, the abrupt ending prevents a logical progression of ideas. You have used some basic linking words like 'In the case of', but the lack of completion makes the overall arrangement feel fragmented. To achieve a higher score, ensure your report has a clear introduction, a summary of main trends, and detailed body paragraphs that are logically connected.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is quite limited. You use phrases like 'over speeding' (which should be 'speeding') and 'install on roads' (which should be 'installed on roads'). There is little evidence of a wide range of vocabulary or the ability to use less common items with precision. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations related to data description, such as 'a significant upward trend' or 'a marked decline', rather than repeating simple verbs like 'show' or 'represent'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that hinder clarity. For example, 'Britain drivers' should be 'British drivers' or 'drivers in Britain', and 'speed cameras install' should be 'speed cameras installed'. You rely on simple sentence structures, and the incomplete nature of the text means you have not demonstrated a range of complex grammatical structures. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice, which is essential for describing data in Task 1 reports.

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