Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The line graph on the left shows the number of drivers who in UK, who have been caught driving extremely fast through the speed cameras placed on roads and the graph on the right shows the number of people killed in road accident over an eight year period since speed cameras were introduced. While the table below shows people's opinion on the speed cameras.

Overall, number of people who were fined through speed cameras increased every year, but after the fifth year, a drastic increase was seen till the period end. On the other hand road accidents almost remained same, with little fluctuations throughout every year. According to the survey majority thinks that speed cameras do not reduce the number of accidents. Similarly most of the people think reason for installing the cameras is to generate revenue. Over more than 50% people are off the view that number of speed cameras are too much.

Number of people who were fined by cameras were 200,000 in the 1st year, which kept on rising every year. From fifth year, the graph hiked and reached to 1600,00 till the eighth year. In contrast to it, road accidents were almost same every year, but reached minimum in fourth and sixth year.

Beside the graphs, according to the survey, 32% people think that cameras are the reason for reduction in the accidents, while 60% still think there is no effect of cameras installation and remaining do not know. 26% people argue that cameras improved the road safety, although 71% think these are installed to earn revenue. 56% think that number of cameras are more than enough, 19% think these are very few and almost same think cameras are accurate in number.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully addressed all parts of the prompt, including the line graphs and the survey tables. You provided a clear overview and selected key features, such as the upward trend in fines and the relative stability of accident rates. However, the report could be improved by more precise data reporting. For instance, you mention '1600,00' for the eighth year, which is unclear and likely a typo for 1,600,000. Additionally, the comparison between the survey data and the trends could be more integrated. Ensure that all figures are transcribed accurately to maintain the reliability of your report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'On the other hand,' 'In contrast to it,' and 'Beside the graphs,' which help guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more balanced. The final paragraph is quite dense with statistics; grouping these by theme (e.g., effectiveness vs. revenue generation) would improve the flow and readability of the information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'fluctuations,' 'revenue,' and 'installation.' However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'the graph hiked' (a 'hike' is usually a noun; 'rose sharply' or 'surged' would be better) and 'number of speed cameras are too much' (should be 'too many'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and ensure collocations are natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('in UK' should be 'in the UK'), subject-verb agreement issues ('number of people... were' should be 'was'), and punctuation errors. Some sentences are slightly awkward, such as 'Over more than 50% people are off the view.' Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your use of articles and prepositions will help improve your score in this area.

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