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 two line graph illustrates the number of drivers in Britain who have been seen driving roughly by camera on the streets and the quantity of citizens died in the accidents, After eight years since speed camera installed. The table represents survey on people point of view on camera.
Overall, speed camera fines increase drastically over the years.However road accidents deaths may fluctuate over time.
From 1 to 5 years ,fines increase overtime period from [redacted phone] to [redacted phone].However,over the next 3 years the price of fines jumped to double.
The number of accidents may fluctuate. It reaches its highest point of 3400 in 3rd year but after that the figure of road accidents deaths may fall to 2900 in the very next year. It may also increase after 4th year slightly.
Yes speed camera reduce road accidents we also saw this in the graph.
The main reason for the installation of speed camera is road safety
I think too many speed camera is installed.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the provided data, but it fails to address the task requirements effectively. While it mentions the graphs, it largely ignores the table data regarding public opinion, only providing personal opinions at the end ('I think too many speed camera is installed'). This is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires an objective summary of data. The overview is present but lacks clarity. Key features are identified, but the description is often inaccurate (e.g., describing the number of fines as 'price of fines'). The response lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes misused, such as the abrupt transition 'However road accidents deaths may fluctuate'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the connection between the data and the writer's personal commentary is disjointed. The final paragraphs are fragmented and do not follow a logical flow, making the overall structure feel somewhat disjointed and lacking in professional cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There is a reliance on basic terms, and the student struggles with appropriate collocations. For example, 'seen driving roughly' is an incorrect interpretation of speed camera data, and 'price of fines' is used instead of 'number of fines'. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'quantity of citizens died' instead of 'number of road fatalities'. The range is insufficient to convey the data with the necessary precision for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('speed camera reduce'), article usage ('the two line graph'), and sentence structure. The writing relies heavily on simple sentences, and attempts at more complex structures often result in errors, such as 'After eight years since speed camera installed'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. These errors are noticeable and detract from the overall quality of the writing.
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