Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The given graph illustrate that how over the years number of fines increased through installing speed cameras and the other graph shows the consistency in road accident fatilities.the survey was conducted by the people to know about the point of view of society towards speed cameras.The result shows that there were 32% people who thought that speed cameras reduced the number of accidents and 60% people respond negatively as they think that there is no difference before and after cameras,5%people were neutral they niether said yes or no.The reason for installing cameras were also asked from people 26% opinion is that its done for the betterment of road security and 71% people thoughts are that its for raising awareness and 5% people were clueless about the reason.
The people opinion on number of cameras also varied as 56% think that there are a lot of cameras,19% opinion is totally opposite as in their view there are less cameras and 17% thought that its perfect and 8% people dont have any opinion.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address the primary data provided in the graphs. While you mention the graphs, you do not describe the trends in speed camera fines or road accident fatalities over the eight-year period, which is the core requirement of the task. You focus exclusively on the survey tables. To improve, you must provide a clear overview of the visual data (the line graphs) and select key features to compare. The current response is incomplete as it ignores the main visual information, leading to a significant omission in task coverage.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical paragraphing and structure. The text is presented as a single block of information, making it difficult to follow. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; for example, the transition between the survey results and the reasons for installation is abrupt. The use of referencing is also weak, as the connection between the different survey tables is not clearly established. To improve, use clear paragraph breaks to separate the overview, the graph analysis, and the survey findings, and employ linking words like 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently'.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat repetitive and basic. You rely heavily on phrases like 'people think' or 'people opinion'. There are also errors in word formation and spelling, such as 'fatilities' (fatalities) and 'niether' (neither). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning of the survey results, it lacks the range and precision required for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, try to use more varied reporting verbs and nouns, such as 'respondents', 'perceived', 'indicated', or 'the majority of participants'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('graph illustrate', 'people thoughts are') and punctuation. Sentence structures are generally simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. For instance, 'The given graph illustrate that how...' is grammatically incorrect. You should focus on using a wider variety of sentence structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice, and ensure that basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation are accurate to improve clarity and flow.
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