Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-02

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 graphs detail the number of people in Britain caught overspeeding by speed cameras and the number of road accidents that resulted in fatalities. While, the surveys highlight the people's perception towards speed camera. Overall, the speed camera has assisted the police in catching and punishing more traffic violators over the years, while the number of road accident fatalies remained relatively unchanged. Moreover, the results from the surveys indicate that people are not too satisfied with the speed cameras.

From year 1 to year 8, the number of people who were caught for overspeeding, continued to soar from [redacted phone], reaching a peak of [redacted phone]. Road accident fatalities, meanwhile, remained relatively stable, with values fluctuating between, approximately,3000 to 3500 during these five years.

Addtitionally, all three surveys convey the public's negativity towards speed cameras. For the first survey which questioned whether speed cameras reduced the number of road accidents, 60% of the participants answered no. In addtion, the second survey results also highlight the public's negativity as 71% answered that speed cameras were only introduced to raise revenue.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task, including the graphs and the survey tables. You provide a clear overview and select key features, such as the significant rise in fines and the stability of fatalities. However, the analysis is slightly underdeveloped in places. For instance, you mention the fatality figures fluctuate between 3000 and 3500, but you do not specify the time frame clearly or contrast the trends effectively. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed and that the relationship between the variables is explored more deeply, rather than just listing the figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for the graphs, and a section for the survey data. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'Meanwhile', and 'Additionally' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally interrupted by minor punctuation errors, such as the unnecessary comma after 'While' in the first paragraph. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transition between the graph data and the survey data could be smoother to ensure a more cohesive narrative throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'soar', 'fluctuating', and 'perception'. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'fatalies' instead of 'fatalities' and 'Addtitionally' instead of 'Additionally'. While you attempt to use more precise language, some word choices are slightly repetitive or imprecise, such as 'not too satisfied'. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated collocations and ensuring accurate spelling of key technical terms related to the data provided.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as the comma splice in the first sentence ('While, the surveys...') and the incorrect use of 'the' before 'people's perception'. Additionally, there are minor punctuation issues, such as the missing space after the comma in 'approximately,3000'. The majority of your sentences are understandable, but more consistent control over complex structures and punctuation is needed to reach a higher band.

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