Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-31
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 graph illustrates the number of drivers in UK who were caught speeding by speed cameras and the number of people killed in road accidents over an eight-year period. additionally, the table shows people opinions in survey.
Overall, speed camera punishments were increased over the time, while road misfortune fatalities fluctuated. In contrast, most people believed that speed camera does not reduce the number of mischance on the roads.
First of all, speed camera penalties were increased significantly from 2,00,000 to 16,00,000 from counting years 1 to 8, which clearly shows that number of people are avoiding traffic rules. Moreover, deaths caused by road accidents remain almost same within the years. The graph fluctuated between 3000 to 3500.
The table shows that, road devices do not reduce the number of casualites, meanwhile the main concern of installing speed cameras are to raise funds by 71% of votes out of 100%. Also judgement of number of people suppose that, there are too many road devices on the road.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have successfully identified the main trends in the graphs and the key data from the survey. However, the report lacks precision in data reporting. For instance, you mention the number of fines increased from 2,00,000 to 16,00,000, but the graph shows the scale in thousands, meaning these figures are inaccurate. Furthermore, the description of the survey results is somewhat vague and lacks a clear comparison between the categories. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe data points and provide a more analytical overview that synthesizes the relationship between the two sets of data rather than just listing them.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the transition between the graph data and the survey table is abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the information presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'road misfortune' and 'mischance' to describe accidents, which are not standard collocations in this context. Additionally, 'casualites' is misspelled. You rely on basic vocabulary to describe trends. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic terminology such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant upward trend' to describe the data more professionally and accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'people opinions in survey' (missing possessive), 'speed camera does not reduce' (subject-verb agreement), and 'judgement of number of people suppose that' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Proofreading for basic sentence structure errors will help you achieve a higher score.
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