Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason.

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

% of teachers reporting the following as most common reason for learning:

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The pie chart illustrates precent of teachers reporting the most common reasons for learning , while the 2nd pie chart display the data regarding precent of teacher reporting recent increase in people learning .

overall, it is clear that travel is the one who coves 33 precent of 1st pie chart and then follow with business work and buying property overseas , personal development and social contacts finally general interest . simultaneously the 2nd pie chart reveals that buying property overseas is the priority over all the others then follow with business work and then social contact and no change , Afterthat general interest , personal development, foreign partner finally travel.

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 ability to fully develop the task. While you have attempted to describe the two pie charts, the analysis is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to reach a higher band. You have listed the categories but failed to provide a meaningful comparison or a clear overview of the data trends. The report is too brief to adequately cover all parts of the task, resulting in an under-developed response that does not provide a comprehensive summary for the reader.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into two paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. You use some cohesive devices like 'overall' and 'simultaneously', but their application is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. The lack of sentence variety and the repetitive structure ('then follow with', 'finally') make the text feel like a list rather than a cohesive report. Referencing is often unclear, and the transition between the two charts is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows logically into the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'precent' (percent), 'coves' (covers), and 'Afterthat' (After that). The word choice is basic and lacks the precision required for an academic report. You rely on simple verbs like 'display' and 'coves' rather than more descriptive academic vocabulary such as 'illustrates', 'represents', or 'accounts for'. To achieve a higher score, you need to expand your range of vocabulary and pay closer attention to spelling and accurate word usage in an academic context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the 1st pie chart'), subject-verb agreement ('the 2nd pie chart display'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, making the text difficult to follow. There is a very limited range of complex structures, and the simple sentences used often contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct subject-verb agreement and the appropriate use of articles before nouns.

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