Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

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

If we look at the first time visitors line, we see a decline from 2000 to 2002 with the numbers showing 8000 in 2000 and 4000 in 2002, that is nearly half of the number in 2000. From 2002, the line gradually increases each year and in 2008, first time visitors reach the highest number 12000 showing a popularity trend.

The red line representing the returning visitors show an increase in the trend of returning from 2000 to 2006. In 2006, returning visitors reached highest number of 15000 showing a decline in popularity. From 2006 to 2008, a decrease is seen in returning visitors in Caryl Island.

We can conclude from the line graph that the popularity of Caryl Island has increased from the year 2006 in terms of returning visitors decline and increase in first time visitors.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided data points to support your descriptions. You covered both categories (first-time and returning visitors) across the specified timeframe. However, the response lacks a clear 'overview' paragraph that synthesizes the most significant trends at a glance. While you included a concluding sentence, it is somewhat confusingly phrased regarding the 'decline' and 'increase'. To reach a higher band, ensure you highlight the most striking differences or overall patterns (e.g., the fact that returning visitors generally outnumbered first-time visitors for most of the period) in a dedicated overview section.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with each focusing on a specific category. The progression of ideas is generally clear. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'The blue line represents...', 'The red line representing...'). There is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect the sentences and ideas more fluidly. Improving the variety of transition signals would help the flow of the response significantly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have used an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'decline', 'gradually increases', and 'popularity trend'. However, the vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'showing a decline in popularity' when referring to the number of visitors, which is slightly imprecise. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' and use more precise terminology to describe graph movements, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are some grammatical inaccuracies. For example, 'The red line representing the returning visitors show' should be 'shows' (subject-verb agreement). Additionally, some sentences are slightly clunky, such as 'that is nearly half of the number in 2000'. Increasing the variety of complex structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help improve your score. Punctuation is generally handled well, but ensure that your sentence structures are consistently accurate.

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