Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-03

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 4.0)

The Given graphs shows the number of drivers in Britain who have been caught for speeding by the speed cameras placed all over the roads.

As we compare this two graphs , we can see that speed fines are significantly increased over the time but the fatalaties due to the accidents is so similar .

The increase in fines due to speed cameras changed nothing people are still driving so fast accidents do happen a lot the trend has not been changed over the period it is the same . People pay the amount and they dont slow down they just do the same mistakes .

Beacuse of increase in revenue a significant number of this cameras have been installed on roads . And there number is so big its just not practical to get this many of cameras on road .

In contrast with the fines fatalaties have not been changed , It is the same from past eight years its quite similar .

This was a great method for the Speedsters But it did not work as it should have .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5

The response only partially addresses the task requirements. While the writer attempts to describe the graphs showing speed camera fines and fatalities, the interpretation of the data is limited and contains significant inaccuracies. For example, the text states that fatalities have 'not been changed' and 'remain the same from past eight years', whereas the provided chart data clearly demonstrates fluctuations in fatalities (ranging from 3,100 to 3,350 over the period). Furthermore, the response completely fails to mention or report any of the survey table data regarding public opinion on speed cameras. The reporting format relies heavily on personal opinions and speculative commentary (e.g., 'people pay the amount and they dont slow down') rather than a neutral overview of the visual information, which prevents the response from achieving a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 3.5

The response shows some basic organization with an introduction, body sections, and a concluding remark, but it lacks clear overall progression and logical structuring. Paragraphing is rudimentary and chaotic, with single sentences often forming isolated paragraphs, such as 'This was a great method for the Speedsters But it did not work as it should have.' Cohesive devices are generally inadequate or missing, and referencing between sentences is weak. For instance, the transition between discussing fine revenue and public opinion is absent, and the flow of ideas is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow a clear line of argument throughout the report.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

The vocabulary used is limited and repetitive, reflecting a basic range that is only minimally adequate for the task. Words such as 'changed', 'same', and 'increase' are used repeatedly without variation. There are several noticeable word choice and word form errors throughout the text, such as 'fatalaties' (misspelling of fatalities), 'this cameras' (demonstrative agreement error), and 'And there number is so big' (informal and imprecise collocation). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they restrict the lexical range and prevent the response from achieving a higher descriptor level.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The grammatical structures used are very limited, consisting mainly of simple sentences and faulty attempts at complex forms. There are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence boundaries. Examples of grammatical lapses include run-on sentences and comma splices, such as 'The increase in fines due to speed cameras changed nothing people are still driving so fast accidents do happen a lot the trend has not been changed...' Additionally, there are articles missing or misused ('the speed cameras placed all over the roads') and agreement errors ('this two graphs'). These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader.

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