Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-11
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 7.0)
The two pie charts illustrate the percentages of British students in England who could speak other languages besides English at one university, in 2000 and 2010.
Overall, students who spoke no other language accounted for the largest proportion in both years, and this figure slightly increased over the period. In contrast, the percentages of students who spoke another language and two other languages rose, whereas the figures for Spanish and French declined.
An analysis of the image reveals that, in 2000, the proportion of students who spoke no other language recorded 30%, while the figure increased slightly to 35% in 2010. Moreover, in 2000, the percentages of students who were able to speak another language and two other languages recorded 15% and 10% respectively, whereas the figure for both categories climbed to 20% and 15% respectively by 2010.
From the image it is evident that, in 2000, students who spoke Spanish and French accounted for 20% and 15%, whilst these figures dipped to 10% in 2010. Furthermore, students who were able to speak German accounted for 10% in 2000 and remained unchanged in 2010.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all categories (no language, one/two languages, Spanish, French, German) and made relevant comparisons between the two years. The data is accurately reported, and the structure is logical. To reach a higher band, ensure that the 'overview' paragraph highlights the most significant trends more sharply—for instance, noting that while the 'no language' group grew, the specific language categories showed mixed results. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets all requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You use paragraphing effectively to separate the overview from the detailed analysis. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Moreover', and 'whereas' are used appropriately to link sentences and clauses. The flow is smooth, and the information is easy to follow. To improve, you could vary your cohesive devices slightly more to avoid repetitive structures, but the current usage is already quite effective and contributes to a clear, coherent response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'recorded', and 'dipped' are used accurately in the context of describing charts. While the vocabulary is functional and precise, it is somewhat standard. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increased' and 'decreased' (e.g., 'witnessed a marginal rise', 'experienced a downward trend'). However, there are no significant errors in word choice, and the language used is appropriate for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
Your grammar is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is handled well. There is good control over tense usage, specifically in comparing the 2000 and 2010 data points. While the structures are clear, they are somewhat repetitive in their construction (e.g., 'the proportion of... recorded...'). Introducing more varied sentence patterns, such as using participial phrases or passive voice constructions, would further enhance the grammatical range.
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