Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-24
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 6.0)
The two pie charts illustrate the percentage of British students that were able to speak six categories of other languages other than English in a particular university in England between 2000 and 2010.
Overall, it is evident that students who speak no other languages had the largest proportion in both period and students who speak another language and two other languages further increased in 2010.r
Regarding 2000, students who speaks no other language had the highest percentage at 30% followed by those who Spanish only at 20% and French only with another language had an identical value at 15%. Students who speak Germany only and two other languages remained at the lowest percentage.
Turning to 2010, Those with no other language rose fairly to 35%, followed by students with another language who increased to 20% and candidates with two other languages at 15%. However, Spanish only and French only shared lowest spot with German only at percentage share of 10%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response provides a clear overview and identifies the main trends, such as the increase in students speaking no other languages. However, the data reporting is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies. For instance, you state that 'Spanish only' and 'French only' had an identical value of 15% in 2000, but the chart shows different figures. Furthermore, the description of the 2010 data is confusing; you mention 'Spanish only' and 'French only' sharing the lowest spot at 10%, but the chart indicates these categories are distinct. To improve, ensure you carefully cross-reference the data points with the visual information provided to avoid factual errors.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the years 2000 and 2010. There is a clear progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive. For example, the transition 'Regarding 2000' and 'Turning to 2010' is functional but basic. Additionally, some referencing is slightly unclear, such as the phrase 'followed by those who Spanish only', which lacks a verb. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to describe the charts effectively. You use terms like 'proportion', 'illustrate', and 'categories' appropriately. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'remained at the lowest percentage' when describing a static figure, or 'candidates' to refer to students. There are also minor errors in word forms, such as 'Germany' instead of 'German'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that word forms are used correctly in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('students who speaks no other language'), missing articles ('shared lowest spot'), and awkward phrasing ('followed by those who Spanish only'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. To improve, pay closer attention to basic grammar rules, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, and proofread your work to catch these slips.
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