Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18
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 compare the percentage of British pupils who spoke languages other than English in a UK university over a decade from 2000 to 2010.
Overall, the proportion of no other language category remained the highest in both the given years. Moreover, the pupils who could speak at least one other language increased over the period, whereas the percentage of students who spoke Spanish declined.
In 2000, the figure showed 30% of university learners knew no other languages, while half of them were aware of French and another language. Moreover, a similar percentage of 10% was shared by pupils who spoke German and two other languages. The remaining 20% of students could speak Spanish.
In 2010, the pattern depicted a slight increase of 5% in the students who were able to speak two other languages and no other languages. In contrast, the figure for Spanish plummeted to half (10%). Similarly, students who spoke French fell to 10%. Furthermore, the percentage of pupils who knew any other language rose significantly to 20%. Additionally, German-speaking university learners remained the same at 10%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully identified the main features and provided a clear overview of the trends. You covered all categories and made relevant comparisons between the two years. However, there is a slight inaccuracy in your data reporting: you stated that in 2000, 'half of them were aware of French and another language,' which is ambiguous and mathematically confusing given the chart data. Additionally, ensure that your summary of trends is precise; for example, you mentioned a 'slight increase' for two categories, but it is better to specify the exact figures to improve clarity. Overall, the response is well-structured and addresses the prompt effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall,' 'In contrast,' and 'Furthermore' to guide the reader through the information. The progression of ideas is smooth, and each paragraph has a clear central topic. To reach a higher band, ensure that the referencing is always precise; for instance, in the second paragraph, the phrase 'the pattern depicted a slight increase' is a bit vague. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate and the flow of information is logical throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'plummeted to half' and 'remained the highest' are used effectively. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the figure showed 30% of university learners knew no other languages,' where 'figure' is slightly misused in this context. To improve, try to incorporate more varied reporting verbs and precise academic collocations. The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but lacks the sophistication required for the highest bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'the figure showed 30%... while half of them were aware of French and another language,' which is slightly awkward. Your control of punctuation and tense is generally good, and your errors do not impede communication. To improve, try to vary your sentence structures further by using more complex subordinate clauses or passive voice constructions to describe the data trends more formally.
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