Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The pie charts illustrate the proportions of British learners at one university in England who were able to speak languages other than English in 2000 and 2010. The units are given in percentages.

Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that No other language accounted for the highest percentage in both years, while German only recorded the lowest figure

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To begin with, it is evident that no other language accounted for 30 % of the total in 2000, whereas it was 10 percentage points higher than Spanish only , which occupied 20%. Furthermore, another language in both years had the narrowest gap, at 15% and 20%. Additionally, German only and Two other languages in 2000 and 2010 were broadly similar, representing 10% and 10% respectively.

By contrast, no other language stood at 35% in 2010, while it was less then 15 percentage points another language, which occupied 20%. Moreover, the largest disparity can be observed between no other language in 2010 and German only in 2000, represented 10% and 35%. it is worth highlighting that Another language in 2000 was half of Spanish only 2010, the figures were 10% and 20% .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided relevant comparisons. You covered all categories and years, which is essential for a high score. However, the analysis is occasionally confusing due to imprecise phrasing, such as 'no other language accounted for 30%... whereas it was 10 percentage points higher than Spanish only'. This makes it difficult for the reader to follow the data trends clearly. To improve, ensure that your comparisons are mathematically accurate and clearly linked to the specific categories. While you have addressed the task requirements, the lack of clarity in some comparative statements prevents a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into paragraphs, and you have used some cohesive devices such as 'Looking from an overall perspective', 'To begin with', and 'By contrast'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. For example, in the final paragraph, the comparison between 'no other language in 2010 and German only in 2000' feels disjointed and lacks a clear logical progression. Improving the transition between your data points and ensuring that your cohesive devices serve to clarify, rather than just list, the information will help you achieve a higher band.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information, using terms like 'proportions', 'disparity', and 'broadly similar'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and phrasing, such as 'German only recorded the lowest figure' (which is slightly awkward) and the repetitive use of 'only' after language names. Additionally, there are minor errors in punctuation and capitalization (e.g., '30 %'). To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding the repetition of specific labels as if they were part of the language name itself.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'it was less then 15 percentage points another language' and 'represented 10% and 35%'. The use of 'then' instead of 'than' is a frequent error. Additionally, some sentences are fragmented or lack proper subject-verb agreement. To improve, focus on proofreading for common errors like 'than/then' and ensuring that your complex sentences are constructed with correct prepositional support to maintain accuracy.

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