Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-17

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 pie charts compare the proportions of British students at university in England who could speak other languages apart from English in 2000 and 2010.

Overall, Spanish was the most widely spoken additional language in both years, while the share of students who spoke no other language declined substantially. Speakers of Spanish, two other languages, and another language increased, while German remained unchanged.

In both periods, Spanish remained the highest, while there was a relative 5% increase in 2010, and it jumped from 30 to 35%. French and another language had the same position at the start of the 21st century, but at the end of the first decade, another language surpassed French, a 10% difference. The contribution of multilingual students who spoke two languages rose significantly from 10 to 15%.

In contrast, the percentage of students who spoke no other language fell significantly from 20% in 2000 to 10% in 2010. The proportion of students speaking another language experienced an upward trend and showed a slight increase of 5% at the end of the decade. The proportion of German speakers remained stable in both periods.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses the task by identifying the main features and providing relevant comparisons. You successfully highlighted the trends for Spanish, French, and the 'no other language' category. The overview is clear and captures the key shifts between 2000 and 2010. However, to reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are described with absolute precision. For instance, stating French and 'another language' had the same position at the start is accurate, but the subsequent comparison could be more clearly articulated to avoid ambiguity. Overall, the information is well-selected and the report is logically structured.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different trends. Cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Overall', and 'while' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the data. The progression of ideas is smooth, and referencing is generally clear. To improve, ensure that the transition between sentences within paragraphs is even more seamless, as some sentences feel slightly disconnected. Overall, the cohesion is well-managed and supports the clear communication of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Phrases like 'declined substantially', 'remained stable', and 'upward trend' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. There is some repetition of basic verbs like 'spoke' and 'remained', which could be varied. While you attempt some less common vocabulary, there is room to incorporate more precise academic collocations to enhance the sophistication of the response. The spelling is accurate throughout, and the vocabulary used does not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally controlled. There are minor issues with phrasing, such as 'French and another language had the same position', which could be more naturally expressed as 'French and another language held the same share'. Punctuation is generally correct, and the grammatical errors present are infrequent and do not cause any difficulty for the reader. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice or participle clauses, to describe the data trends.

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