Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-11
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 5.0)
The line chart illustrate the number of first time individuals are go to visit and returning Caryl Island in 2000 to 2008.It is measured in 2000.
Overall , Caryl Island visiting and returning individual are first time visitors are high peak , later on will be drop.And returning visitors overall the years are rose but last year slightly drop. So individual are most of returning all years are high.
In first time visitor are high in 2000 year in 8000 individual are visiting later on people visited drop on 2002 in 4000 and 2004 in 6000 .Remaining years are rose until 2006 in 1000 moreover 2008 in 12000 people are visit first time.
Returning visitors are 2000 years very low in 3000 people ,years pass individual returning rise upto10000 in 2002 and 12000 in 2004 moreover 15000 in 2006 but in 2008 individual slightly drops of returning visitors around 14000.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the main features of the graph, but the information provided is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, the description of first-time visitors in 2000 as '8000' and the subsequent trends are difficult to follow and do not clearly reflect the data provided in the prompt. While the response identifies the two categories, the lack of clarity in reporting the figures and the failure to provide a clear, accurate overview of the trends significantly hinders the reader's understanding. To improve, focus on accurately transcribing data points and identifying the most significant trends (e.g., overall growth or specific peaks) rather than listing every year in a disjointed manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or incorrect, such as the repetitive use of 'moreover' and 'in' to introduce data. The sentences are frequently disjointed, making it difficult to follow the narrative of the graph. The overview is also poorly integrated, appearing as a separate, confusing paragraph rather than a clear summary of the main trends. Improving the use of linking words like 'consequently,' 'in contrast,' or 'subsequently' would help create a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'first time individuals are go to visit' and 'individual are most of returning all years are high.' These errors sometimes make the meaning unclear. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends effectively; for instance, using 'rose' or 'drop' repeatedly without variation. To reach a higher band, you should learn specific collocations for describing graphs, such as 'witnessed a significant increase,' 'fluctuated,' or 'reached a peak of.'
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'are rose'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing (e.g., '2000 years very low in 3000 people'). Subject-verb agreement is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors causes some difficulty for the reader. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring consistent tense usage when describing past data, and practicing the correct placement of prepositions when discussing figures and dates.
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