Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-29

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 given line graph illustrate the number of drivers who have been were caught driving too fast by speed cameras and the number of people who killed in road accidents in Britain over an eight-year period. The tables show the people's opinions on speed cameras.

Overall, the number of people caught by speed camera increased considerably during the period. Moreover, the number of road accident changed gradually. Most people think that speed cameras could not reduce the number of accidents.

At a fleeting glance, In the first year 200,000 caught by speed camera. In next four years the number of people grow slowly. In the fifth year it accounted for 500,000 people. 6 from 8 year the its mitigate boost rapidly. In the eight year, 1,600,000 people made up.

Moving forther, the number of people road accident was around 3,000. In the next year It increase slightly. In three and four years the number of accident go down. In the next following years the number of accidents increase slowly. Besides, Most people think speed cameras could not reduce the number of accidents of on the roads. 8% people think its do not have any impact on accidents. 26% individuals believe government is supposed to improve road safety. 56% Just over a half proportion's people think there are many cameras on the roads.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all parts of the task, including the line graphs and the survey table. However, the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, stating '6 from 8 year the its mitigate boost rapidly' is unclear and does not accurately describe the trend. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the relationship between the two graphs. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in describing the data points and the trends hinders the overall clarity of the report. To improve, ensure that data points are cited accurately and that trends are described using standard academic terminology.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. Phrases like 'At a fleeting glance' and 'Moving forther' are used incorrectly or sound unnatural in an academic context. The use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or misused, making the flow of information feel disjointed. While the paragraphing helps the reader follow the structure, the internal cohesion within paragraphs needs significant improvement to ensure that ideas connect logically and smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and often imprecise. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'mitigate boost' and 'proportion's people'. The student relies on basic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'grow slowly' or 'increase slightly', which are acceptable but lack the sophistication required for higher bands. Furthermore, there are issues with collocation and word forms, such as 'the number of people road accident'. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary for data description and improving the accuracy of word usage.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('the given line graph illustrate'), tense usage ('the number of road accident changed'), and sentence structure ('In the eight year, 1,600,000 people made up'). While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often faulty or incomplete. The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and sentence boundaries. A focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would significantly improve the clarity and accuracy of the writing.

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