Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · IELTS Complete Catalyst · 2026-10-31

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 4.5)

the chart illustrates responses by teachers of foreign languages in britain ro a survey concerning' while the first chart shows the main reason for learning foreign language and other one how many teachers felt that has been recent change in the reason .

overall ' for the first chart teachers reporting a huge percentage in travel significantly however foreign partner got reported with very small percentage and in other one teachers reported buying property overseas significantly

in the first chart travel had approximately 33% the highest one and foreign partner 3% and for buying property overseas reported 19% little heigher ' and for buisness work 26% and the rest personal devlopment with

social contact approximately 7% same

in the secend chart teachers reporting buying property overseas sifnificantly which took approximately 34 % comparing with travel had only 4% the lowest percentage and no change 15% but for buisness work was increased little and the rest like general interest 6% with 4% personal development and foreign partner

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the main pattern in both charts: travel is the leading reason in the first, while buying property overseas is the most frequently reported recent increase. Several figures are accurate, including 33% for travel, 3% for a foreign partner, 19% for overseas property, and 34% for its recent increase. However, the report is incomplete and some comparisons are unclear or inaccurate: travel in the second chart is 3%, not 4%, and you omit the 19% for business/work and 15% for social contacts there. The first chart’s 5% for general interest is also missing. The response is one word below the 150-word minimum. Include a fuller overview and select the key figures more systematically.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response has a basic report structure, with an opening, an overview, and separate paragraphs for the two charts. This helps the reader distinguish the information being discussed. However, progression within the paragraphs is weak: the first-chart paragraph moves through figures without a clear comparison, and the second-chart paragraph ends with a confusing list of categories and percentages. Linking words such as “however,” “and,” and “but” are used, but the relationships they signal are not always clear. For example, “buying property overseas reported 19% little higher” does not explain what it is being compared with. Group the largest and smallest figures, and use clear references to each chart and category.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant chart-reporting vocabulary, including “approximately,” “percentage,” “highest,” and “lowest,” and the reader can generally identify the categories you mean. However, the range is limited and several choices or spellings make the report less precise, such as “teachers reporting a huge percentage,” “little higher,” and “was increased little.” “Significantly” is also not suitable for describing a large share unless the chart establishes statistical significance. Spelling errors such as “buisness,” “devlopment,” and “secend” are noticeable. Aim for accurate, neutral terms such as “accounted for,” “was the most commonly reported reason,” and “the smallest proportion,” and check spelling before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

You attempt longer sentences and use basic comparison structures, but control is inconsistent, and many sentences are difficult to follow. The opening, for example, lacks a complete, well-formed structure: “the chart illustrates responses … while the first chart shows…” does not clearly connect the two charts. There are also recurring problems with articles, verb forms, and sentence boundaries, as in “for buying property overseas reported 19%” and “business work was increased little.” The overview’s phrasing, “teachers reporting a huge percentage in travel,” is also grammatically incomplete. Use complete subject–verb sentences, keep each comparison in a manageable sentence, and check articles and verb forms.

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