Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-03

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The bar charts and line graph below show the results of a survey conducted over a three-year period to discover what people who live in London think of the city.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

What are the best things about living in London?

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The bar chart display the outcome of survey conducted over a three year span to know the thoughts of individuals on London the city they are living.

Overall, it can be seen that rages of shops is best thing while trafic congestion and cost of living is worst and litter is issue over the period.

In London range of shops is good thing they have more than 40% in every year follwed by Job opportunities and mixture of people with more than 30% while museums and galleries shown increasing trend start with almost 30% end with 35% with night life show same trend start with around 205 and end with 25%. while transport have more than 20 percent in 1st and 3rd year while it was less than 20% in 2nd year.

The litter is a bigger threat while nose is little air quality is medium, type of threat. worst thing is cost of living and traffic congestion with more than 50% while

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task by describing the provided charts. However, the report is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. While the overview identifies some key trends, the data selection is inconsistent and lacks precision. For instance, the report mentions 'more than 40%' and 'more than 30%' but fails to provide specific data points for the line graph or the second bar chart. The analysis is fragmented, and the failure to complete the final paragraph significantly impacts the overall coverage of the task. To improve, ensure all parts of the visual data are described and the report is fully concluded.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'In London', but they are often repetitive or used mechanically. The transition between the description of the first bar chart and the second is abrupt. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the connection between the categories and the data is lost. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, complete focus that leads logically to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'good thing', 'worst thing', and 'more than' are used repeatedly, which restricts the range. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'rages of shops' (likely meaning 'range') and 'nose is little' (likely meaning 'noise'). The spelling of 'trafic' and 'follwed' also indicates a lack of control over basic vocabulary. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The bar chart display', 'museums and galleries shown'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures. The use of complex sentences is limited and often contains errors, such as the run-on structure in the final paragraph. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and full stops. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and the use of articles, before attempting more complex structures.

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