Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-08

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 6.0)

The given line graph illustrates the information of the first time visitors and the returning visitors in Caryl Island between 2000 - 2008. The figures were indicated in numbers.

Overall, majority of visitors are the one who is returning as it shows upwards trend. While, the first time visitors takes a dip for certain period followed by the steady growth throughout the period.

According to line graph, various fluctuations can be seen on the tourist that were visiting at initial. In year 2000 numbers of visitors are 8000 and in the year 2002, it left only half of that is 4000 with a rapid fall. However, the numbers were increased two fold that is 6000 by the year 2004 and approximately 10000 in the year 2006. At last, reached around 12000 in year 2008.

In year 2000, the returning visitors accounted for less numbers that is around 3000. Furthermore, numerous tourist are returning that shows the data 10000 by the year 2002. In contrast, the number of visitor shows steebs growth and reaches approximately 15000. At the end, it show slight decline that around 13000 returning visitors by 2008.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the graph, including the trends for both visitor types. However, the analysis is somewhat inconsistent. For instance, the description of the first-time visitors is slightly inaccurate, as the graph shows a decline followed by a recovery, but the student describes it as a 'steady growth' after the dip, which overlooks the fluctuations. Additionally, the data points mentioned (e.g., '10000 in 2006') are not always precise based on the visual evidence. While the overview is present, it could be more clearly defined to highlight the key differences between the two categories throughout the period.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'However', 'In contrast', and 'At last', but they are sometimes used mechanically or inappropriately. For example, 'At last' is not the most natural choice for describing a trend at the end of a period. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the referencing is occasionally confusing, such as in the second body paragraph where the connection between the years and the visitor numbers could be smoother.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several awkward phrasings and word choice errors, such as 'steebs growth' (likely meant 'steep'), 'accounted for less numbers', and 'the one who is returning'. The student relies on basic descriptors like 'numbers were increased' and 'reached around'. To achieve a higher band, the student should use more precise terminology for describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'experienced a significant decline'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'majority of visitors are the one who is returning', 'first time visitors takes a dip', and 'tourist that were visiting at initial'. Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.

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