Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-16
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 6.5)
The charts illustrate the percentage of British students who were able to speak other languages along with English in 2000 and 2010 in a university in England.
Overall, it is evident that in both time periods no other languages accounted for the biggest share while all other languages varied except German only which experienced no fluctuations.
In the provided data, it is clear that most of the students preferred to learn no other languages in 2000 and even after 10 years the ratio significantly grew from 30 percent to 35 percent. Whereas another language and two other languages shares saw an increase from 15 and 10 percent to 20 and 15 percent respectively.
In contrast, Spanish only and French only portions decreased from 20 and 15 percent to 10 each depicting a smaller share. However, German only can be seen to harbor no changes and remained 10 in 2000 and even in 2010.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The student successfully addresses all parts of the prompt by selecting and reporting the main features of the charts comparing the percentages in 2000 and 2010. An overview is provided, highlighting the main trends such as the dominance of the 'no other language' category and the stability of German. Key data points are accurately cited, such as the increase in students speaking no other language from 30 percent to 35 percent and the decline in Spanish and French only speakers to 10 percent each. The information is fully supported by the visual data provided. The response meets all task requirements effectively, demonstrating a clear understanding of the academic task prompt, earning a solid band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response exhibits a clear logical progression and overall organization. It begins with an introductory sentence paraphrasing the prompt, followed by a clear overview paragraph, and then breaks down the specific comparative details into body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used reasonably well, such as 'Overall, it is evident', 'In the provided data', and 'In contrast'. Paragraphing is handled appropriately, dividing the overview and body points distinctly. While referencing is generally clear, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, but ideas are logically sequenced throughout, ensuring the reader can follow the comparisons smoothly without confusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully using terms like 'proportion', 'fluctuations', 'significantly grew', and 'respectively'. There are some minor lexical inaccuracies or awkward phrasing, such as 'no other languages accounted for the biggest share' and 'shares saw an increase'. Less common vocabulary is attempted with some awareness of style, though occasional word choice issues appear. Spelling and word formation are generally accurate, and vocabulary does not impede communication, making it a reliable performance for an intermediate writer.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating control over relative clauses and comparative structures. For instance, sentences like 'The charts illustrate the percentage of British students who were able to speak other languages...' and 'Whereas another language and two other languages shares saw an increase from 15 and 10 percent to 20 and 15 percent respectively' show good variety. There are some minor grammatical slips and awkward phrasings, such as missing possessive apostrophes in 'shares' or minor punctuation issues, but these errors rarely impede communication and the majority of sentences are constructed successfully.
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