IELTS Writing Task 1 — one question, 2 band-scored answers

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table shows the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries resulting from gun and knife crime in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007 and the percentage increase for each degree of injury over the period.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Great Britain - Gun and Knife Crime statistics - 1998-2007

Model answers to this question (Bands 5.0–5.5)

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• Band 5.5 model answer with AI examiner feedback · 2026-08-03
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