Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-07

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 Pie chart illustrates the percentage of British student at one university in England and the speak other language in addition to english between 2000 and 2010.

Overall, the percentage of british student with no other language rose over the decade, while Spanish and French speakers declined. The 2010 "no other language" figure was partly hidden by the cursor, so 35% is inferred fom the other slices.

In 2000, 30% of student spoke no other language. Spanish was the most popular single language at 20%, followed by French at 15%, and Germany at 10%, A furthermore 15% spoke azonther language and 10% spoke two other languages.

By 2010, the share with no other language had grown too roughly 35%, the largest category. Spanish halved to 10% and fell to the same level. german satyed constsnt at 10%. By contrast, those speaking another languagees rose from 15% t 20%, and those speaking two other languages increased from 10% to 15%.

In summary, fewer students learned spanish or french by 2010, but more speak less comman l

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You identify the main overall changes accurately: the share with no other language rises, while Spanish and French decline, and you report the key figures for the categories in both years. The comparisons for German, another language and two other languages are also relevant. This gives the response a clear, data-based overview. However, the final sentence is cut off (“more speak less comman l”), leaving the concluding comparison incomplete, and the note about the cursor is unnecessary; present the 35% figure directly as shown in the chart. Some details could also be expressed more precisely, such as stating that Spanish fell to the same level as French in 2010. The main features are covered, but not all are fully and clearly developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a sensible overall structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate descriptions of 2000 and 2010. Sequencing the figures by year makes the information easy to follow, and phrases such as “By contrast” help signal a change in direction. The comparisons are generally grouped logically. However, the final paragraph ends abruptly, so the conclusion does not complete its point and weakens the overall progression. Some linking is also mechanical, particularly the repeated “In 2000” and “By 2010” openings. The sentence about the cursor interrupts the overview with commentary about the image rather than the data. A complete ending and more integrated comparisons would make cohesion more consistently smooth.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant chart vocabulary, including “percentage,” “share,” “declined,” “halved,” and “increased,” which helps describe the trends. There is some useful variation in how you refer to the figures. However, spelling and word-choice errors are noticeable, including “fom,” “azonther,” “german,” “constsnt,” “comman,” and “learned” where “spoke” or “were able to speak” is more accurate. Phrases such as “the speak other language” and “fell to the same level” are also awkward or unclear. These slips sometimes make the reader pause, especially in the unfinished final sentence. Check spelling carefully and use precise language for language ability and category comparisons.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex forms, including the overview clause “while Spanish and French speakers declined” and the contrast introduced by “By contrast.” Most of the intended comparisons remain understandable. However, some grammatical errors affect clarity: “British student … and the speak other language” lacks a correct subject and verb structure, while “30% of student spoke” has a number-agreement problem. The sentence “Spanish halved to 10% and fell to the same level” has an unclear grammatical reference, and the final sentence is incomplete. There are also inconsistent capitalisation and punctuation choices. Aim for complete, carefully checked sentences, especially when comparing two categories, and ensure each clause has a clear subject and verb.

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