Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-11

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 5.0)

The pie chart illustrates the proportion of British students able to speak languages other than English .Five different languages categories between 2000 and 2010.

Overall,No other languages and Another language are the largest share over the period.The smallest share in Germany only . Spanish and French share are gradually declined.

In 2000, British able to spoke other than English,No other languages and Another language with 30%,15% slightly increase the over the period in 2010 at 35% and 20% respectively.while, spanish language at 20% people are spoke in 2000, slightly decreas in 2010 at 10%.

Regarding,Two other languages gradually grew in 2010 in 15% compare to 2000 with 10%.French only language decline in 2010 at 10% and 2000 with 15% . Additional Germany only language spoken British people are stable state at 10% in both the years are 2000 and 2010.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, the analysis is quite brief and lacks the necessary depth to fully satisfy the requirements of an Academic Task 1. The overview is present but somewhat unclear due to grammatical errors. Furthermore, the data reporting is inconsistent; for instance, you mention 'German' but the prompt refers to 'German only'. Because the response is under-length and the data interpretation is somewhat fragmented, it does not fully address all parts of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is frequently hindered by poor sentence structure and a lack of effective cohesive devices. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt or missing, making the text feel like a list of isolated facts rather than a cohesive summary. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the use of linking words is limited, which prevents the flow of information from being smooth. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking phrases to connect your comparisons more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'share', 'increase', and 'decline' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'stable state' and 'people are spoke'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of precision and the frequent errors in word form (e.g., 'decreas' instead of 'decreased') indicate a limited range that is just adequate for the task. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more varied vocabulary related to trends and data description.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Spanish and French share are gradually declined'), tense usage, and sentence fragments ('Five different languages categories between 2000 and 2010'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors that impede clarity. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods and commas. To improve, you need to focus on basic sentence construction and ensure that your verbs and subjects agree, as well as proofreading for common spelling and punctuation mistakes.

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