IELTS Reports- Band 8

This is a model answer for an Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Croatia, shared recently. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS.

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The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

Band 8.5 Model Answer

The chart compares the primary reasons why students chose specific universities in the United Kingdom in two years, 1997 and 2007.

A general overview of the data suggests that the suitability of degree courses remained the main consideration throughout the period. However, there was a notable shift towards considering proximity to the parental home as a deciding factor, while interest in universities’ social and sports facilities experienced a sharp decline.

A more detailed examination reveals that the proportion of students seeking proximity to parental homes doubled from 10 to 22%. In contrast, the importance given to good sports and social activities fell from 19 to just 6%.

Meanwhile, the emphasis on quality of teaching and resources showed marginal increases that ranged between 15 and 21% for both categories, suggesting a steady but not pivotal interest among students. The most popular reason, the suitability of degree courses, remained relatively stable with a slight increase from 35 to 37%.

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This is a model answer for an Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in India. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS.

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The diagram below shows a fire exit plan in a college accommodation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

* Note: this isn’t the actual diagram given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Band 8.5 Model Answer

The diagram illustrates the fire exit route for residents in a college accommodation in the event of a fire.

It can be clearly seen that the fire exit plan is strategically designed with two separate routes leading to distinct meeting points to ensure a quick and organised evacuation.

The layout of the college accommodation shows seven bedrooms, a corridor, and two staircases, with one of them located at the western end of the building and the other adjacent to the lift in the central part of the building.

Since the list is not to be used in case of a fire, occupants of bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 are directed to use the western staircase to exit the building. After descending the stairs, they are to gather at Meeting Point 1, which is located outside on the western side of the accommodation. In contrast, residents of bedrooms 4, 5, 6, and 7 are instructed to head towards the staircase on the northern side of the building. Those from bedrooms 4 and 5 have direct access to this staircase, whereas individuals from bedrooms 6 and 7 need to walk down the corridor to reach it. Upon exiting, they should gather at Meeting Point 2 located outside the building in close proximity to the staircase.

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