Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-31
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 chart compares the proportions of British students at a university in England who could speak languages other than English in 2000 and 2010.
Overall, students speaking only English remained the largest proportion in both years. The students speaking another language and two other languages rose in 2010, whereas French and Spanish experienced a decline. Meanwhile, the proportion of students speaking German remained the same in both years.
The proportion of students speaking only English experienced a rise of 5 percentage points to 35% in 2010. The figure for those speaking another language went up from 15% in 2000 to 20% in 2010, whereas the percentage of those speaking two other languages increased from 10% in 2000 to 15% in 2010.
The proportion of students speaking Spanish declined by 10 percentage points to 10% in 2010. French speakers accounted for 10% of the students in 2010, down from 15% in 2000. Meanwhile, the proportion of students speaking German remained the same in both years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all key features of the charts, including the overall trends and specific data points. You successfully identified the main trends, such as the increase in students speaking multiple languages and the decline in Spanish and French speakers. The comparison between the two years is clear and accurate. To reach a higher band, ensure that you provide a more comprehensive overview that synthesises the data rather than just listing changes. For instance, noting the shift in the 'only English' category alongside the growth in multilingualism provides a stronger analytical summary. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The essay is logically organised with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information by category (general language ability vs. specific languages). Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'meanwhile', and 'in addition to' are used effectively to link ideas and contrast data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the general trends from the specific language breakdowns. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the information is easy to follow. To improve, ensure that the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is slightly more seamless to enhance the flow of the argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'proportions of British students', 'experienced a decline', and 'accounted for' are used correctly and appropriately for an academic report. There is a good attempt to use varied reporting verbs and nouns to avoid repetition. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items related to data description, such as 'a marginal shift', 'a significant contraction', or 'remained constant'. Your current vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of subordinate clauses with 'whereas' and 'while'. The grammar is generally accurate, with correct use of tense for past data and appropriate subject-verb agreement. Punctuation is used correctly throughout. There are no significant errors that impede communication. To reach a higher band, you could experiment with more varied complex structures, such as using participle clauses (e.g., 'Rising from 15% in 2000, the figure for those speaking another language reached 20% in 2010') to increase the sophistication of your sentence variety.
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