Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-18

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 provided line graphs demonstrate the total number of drivers in the UK who have been punished for driving over speed by cameras placed on highway, and the number of individuals who have killed in road accidents, over an eight-year time period from the development of speed cameras. The tabulars depict the consequence of a survey on people's argues on speed cameras.

Overall, from the line graphs it can be observed that, speed camera fines ratio were continously increased as well as road accident fatalities were stable. Another biggest reason for the installation of speed cameras for raise revenue.

To begin with, in starting year almost 3100 people who died in road accident and next year ratio was slightly increased and reached 3300 people. Middle year ratio was slightly less than in compare to starting year and final year ratio was the highest nearly 3300 people. Only [redacted phone] people who had paid speed camera fines in starting year in next year this ratio was significantly increased and final year it was reched [redacted phone].

From the tables, Only 32% people believe that, speed camera reduce the number of accidents on the roads apart from 60% of people disagree with the statement and 8 % of people who were not response. Furthermore, 26% of main reason to installation speed camera for improve road safety as well as 71% of reason for raise revenue through the fine and 3% reason were dont know. Moreover, 17% of speed camera being placed on the right place and 8% of camera dont know where it was placed.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The candidate attempts to cover all parts of the task, including both the line graphs and the survey tables. However, the information presented contains several inaccuracies and a lack of clear data selection. For instance, the overview incorrectly states that road accident fatalities remained stable (whereas they fluctuated and ultimately rose), and the second paragraph contains confused details about the starting figures and trends. While the survey data is mentioned, the figures are sometimes inaccurately reported (e.g., reporting 17% for 'about right' as being placed in the right place). Overall, the response addresses the prompt only partially and lacks precision.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The report is structured into paragraphs, including an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs focusing on the graphs and tables respectively. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions, poor referencing, and a lack of cohesive devices. Phrases like 'To begin with, in starting year' and 'Middle year ratio was slightly less than in compare to starting year' create a mechanical and disjointed flow. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion within paragraphs is weak, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument smoothly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, frequently impeded by awkward word choices and grammatical slips such as 'tabulars' instead of tables, 'argues' instead of opinions, and 'dont know' instead of unsure respondents. The candidate attempts some task-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'fines', 'fatalities', 'installation'), but these are undermined by frequent inaccuracies in collocation and word formation (e.g., 'speed camera fines ratio were continously increased'). The lexical range is minimally adequate for the task, but noticeable errors cause some difficulty for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response exhibits a very limited range of structures, with frequent grammatical errors that often impede comprehension. There are persistent issues with article usage, subject-verb agreement, and tense consistency (e.g., 'who have killed in road accidents' instead of who were killed, and 'it was reched 1600000'). Attempts at complex sentences are generally faulty, leading to ungrammatical constructions such as 'Only 200000 people who had paid speed camera fines in starting year in next year this ratio was significantly increased'. Punctuation is also erratic.

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