Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-08
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 bar graph illustrates that the speed cameras cought the britain drivers driving too fast on the road and the number of people killed in road accidents , over an eight-year since the introduction of speed cameras, however the table below show the data related to the result of a survey on people's opinions on speed cameras .
starting from the speed camera fines bar graph demonstrate the fines in a year after introduction of speed cameras. On a very first year 200,000 fine were cought on camera which is minimam and gradually growring , in 4 year the total amount of fine reached at 500,000 and from that straght to the peak 1,600,000 which is the peak point .
Whereas the number of accident fatalities the graph reveals significant advance and drop in the past 8 years .In first 3 years the number of accidents high and than sudden drop after a miner rise there is agian straight drop in road accidents, Althrough the cameras were installed for reduce the accident some individual believe yes and other not agree.
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 covers the main trends in the graphs but fails to adequately address the survey tables. The instructions explicitly mention tables showing survey results, yet these are only mentioned in a vague concluding sentence without any data analysis. The overview is missing, which is a critical requirement for Task 1. While the trends for fines and fatalities are identified, the description is somewhat imprecise (e.g., 'straight to the peak'). To improve, you must provide a clear summary of the overall trends in an introductory paragraph and ensure all data sets provided in the prompt are analyzed with specific figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between the description of the graphs and the survey data is abrupt and lacks a cohesive link. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often misused or mechanical, such as 'starting from the speed camera fines' and 'Althrough the cameras were installed'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of information. Improved use of linking words and better paragraph structure would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that occasionally impede communication. There are frequent spelling mistakes, such as 'cought' (caught), 'minimam' (minimum), 'growring' (growing), 'straght' (straight), 'miner' (minor), and 'agian' (again). The range of vocabulary is basic, relying on repetitive phrasing like 'number of accidents' and 'peak point'. To achieve a higher band, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'plummeted', or 'remained stable', and ensure accurate spelling of common terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies on a limited range of sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('the table below show'), incorrect verb forms ('fines were cought'), and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces placed incorrectly before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence variety and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy is essential.
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