Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-09-11

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 bat charts and line graph illustrate the result of a survey held over a three-year period to find what London citizens think of a city.

Overall, the bar charts shows the best and worst things about living in London whereas, line graph displays about are these things a major problem (in percentage answering yes). The bar charts shows fell slightly over the period. Also the line graph displays decreased slightly.

The bar charts slightly fell over a period. The most best things about were a range of shops available in the city approximately 45% and fell slightly to almost 40%. However, transportation was the least favourite things nearly 21% and rose to approximately 25%. As the second chart shows, the worst things in London was a cost of living there was almost 60% and decreased to nearly 59% over the period. Nevertheless, the

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. Furthermore, the report is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. While you have attempted to identify some trends, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the data. You have not fully addressed all parts of the task, as the description of the line graph is vague and the report lacks a proper conclusion or synthesis of the information provided. To improve, ensure you complete the report, provide a clear summary of the main trends, and include specific data points to support your observations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks logical progression and clear paragraphing. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices like 'However' and 'Nevertheless', these are often used incorrectly or in a way that does not link ideas effectively. The abrupt ending makes it impossible to judge the overall coherence of the piece. To improve, focus on using transition words to connect sentences logically and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus. The current structure is fragmented, making it difficult for the reader to follow the development of the information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'best things' and 'worst things' throughout the text. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'most best things', which is grammatically incorrect. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a marginal decline'. You also need to improve your accuracy in word formation and collocation to ensure your meaning is conveyed clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'bar charts shows') and incorrect sentence structures. The use of articles is inconsistent, and the phrasing is often awkward, which occasionally impedes the flow of the report. You rely primarily on simple sentence structures and struggle with more complex ones. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading for these common errors will help improve your overall accuracy.

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