Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-05
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The given line graph represents the detail about the percentage of the number of people in four Asian countries staying in cities from 1970 to 2020, with the possibility for 2030 to 2040.
Overall, it is evident that the highest number of population in 1970 of Philippines and the lowest number of population of Indonesia. Meanwhile, the Malaysia will go around 80 percentage and the least number of people will be of Thailand by the year 2040.
Firstly, In the the top most number of residents in 1970 was Philippines which was steady till 1980 and it rose up around 50 percentage in the year 1990 which fluctuate and get about 60 percentage by year 2040.
Secondly, followed by Malaysia which drastically goes up and reach at the highest point of the chart is about 80 percentage by the end of the year 2040.
Thirdly,
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address the task adequately. It is incomplete, ending abruptly at 'Thirdly,', and fails to cover the data for all four countries or the full time period. The overview is poorly constructed, containing inaccurate interpretations of the data (e.g., claiming the Philippines had the highest population in 1970, which is not supported by the graph). Furthermore, the response is under the 150-word minimum requirement, which significantly impacts the ability to provide a full summary of the main features. The lack of a concluding summary and the incomplete nature of the analysis prevent a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows a basic attempt at organization using transition words like 'Firstly' and 'Secondly'. However, the abrupt ending and the lack of a coherent structure for the final section severely disrupt the flow. Paragraphing is present but the content within the paragraphs is underdeveloped and lacks logical progression. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall arrangement of information is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the trends described.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases such as 'highest number of population' and 'least number of people' are used repeatedly and are not always accurate in a statistical context. There are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'staying in cities' instead of 'urbanization' or 'living in urban areas'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends (e.g., 'rose up', 'fluctuate') with precision. The errors in word choice are noticeable and occasionally impede the clarity of the information being presented.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'In the the top most number', 'the Malaysia will go around', and 'the least number of people will be of Thailand'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent. While some meaning is conveyed, the frequency of errors is high, and the lack of complex structures limits the range. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capitalization and commas.
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