Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-26

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 charts and line graph represent the outcome of a survey which went for whole three years to understand what residents of London suppose about the city.

There are two bar charts and one line graph.

The x-axis shows the daily activities city offers and y-axis represents the percentages in first graph which tells the good things city offers. In the first year, range of shops is approximately 45%.In remaining two years , it decreases. In second and third year, job opportunities, mixture of people and museums and art galleries are nearly on same level while night life and transport don't provide variations also.

the second graph tells about things people dislike in London.in first year, cost of living, traffic congestion and cost of housing are roughly the same. In second and third year they all lessen.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. Furthermore, the report is underdeveloped. While you identify the two bar charts and the line graph, you do not provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The description of the data is overly simplistic and lacks specific figures or accurate comparisons. For instance, stating that categories are 'nearly on same level' is too vague for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, you must ensure you reach the word count and provide a more detailed analysis of the data, including specific percentages and clear comparisons between the years.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks a logical structure. The introduction is brief, and the body paragraphs are not clearly organised to guide the reader through the data. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; sentences feel disjointed, and the transition between the first and second graph is abrupt. Paragraphing is insufficient, as the report is essentially a collection of short, disconnected sentences. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your ideas and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus, such as one for the positive aspects and one for the negative aspects.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'good things city offers' and 'things people dislike' are informal and lack the precision required for an academic report. You rely on simple descriptors such as 'same level' or 'lessen' rather than using more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'declined significantly'. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate a wider range of academic vocabulary related to data description and avoid repeating the same sentence structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammatical range is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There are several errors in article usage (e.g., 'in first graph', 'in first year') and awkward phrasing, such as 'which went for whole three years'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of complex sentence structures prevents a higher score. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence types, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, and pay closer attention to articles and prepositions.

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