Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-05

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The line graph shows the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island from 2000 to 2008.

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

The line graph shows the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island from 2000 to 2008.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The line graph illustrates the number of first-time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island between 2000 and 2008.

Overall, there was an upward trend in all the figures across the period given although there were some slight fluctuations. Additionally, it is clear that 2008 received more visitors as compared to other years while 2000 recorded the lowest numbers.

The first-time visitors in 2000 were around 8000. Although the figures decreased to 4000 in 2002, they increased gradually to 6000 in 2004 and 8000 in 2006. By the end of the period, they had reached nearly 12000.

The number of returning visitors rose substantially from around 5000 in 2000 to 1000 in 2002. After that, they showed a gradual increase reaching 12000 in 2004 and by 2006 the figures were around 15000. Eventually, the numbers of the returning visitors dropped from around 15000 in 2006 to nearly 13500 in 2008.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the graph and provides a clear overview. You have successfully identified the upward trends and the key points for both visitor categories. However, there is a significant factual error in the description of the returning visitors: you state the figure rose from 5000 to 1000 in 2002, which contradicts the visual data (a drop from 5000 to 1000 is a decrease, not a rise, and the graph shows a different trajectory). Accuracy in reporting data is a core requirement for Task 1. Ensure you double-check the numbers against the graph to avoid misrepresenting the information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is clear, and you use cohesive devices such as 'Although', 'Additionally', and 'After that' to link sentences effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two categories of visitors. The flow is generally smooth, though the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be slightly more refined to improve the overall cohesion of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'upward trend', 'fluctuations', 'substantially', and 'gradual increase'. These choices are appropriate for a report of this nature. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the sophistication or variety that would push the score into the higher bands. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is generally accurate, though some repetition of 'figures' and 'numbers' is noticeable.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'Although the figures decreased to 4000 in 2002, they increased gradually to 6000 in 2004'. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over tense usage (past simple for the period 2000-2008) is consistent. There are no major grammatical errors that impede communication. To improve, you could incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice or more varied subordinate clauses, to demonstrate greater grammatical flexibility.

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