Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-12

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 5.5)

the line graph illustrate the the number of people that visited the caryl island for the first time and those that visited it several times from year 2000 to 2008.

the blue line clearly shows that there were 8000 visitors in 2000 but for some reason that number drops to the 50% (only 4000) people in 2002.after that major drop in 2002 the number of visitors started to arise gradually it went upto 6000 people in 2004 and than kept on raising and reached upto 10000 visitors in 2008.

contrary to this ,returning visitors were very less in 2000 as the count of people was below 4000.but there were continous increase in the number of people that came back to visit again ,as there was the drastic change in the number of people because it was a big difference in 2002,the line shows that there were 10000 people that visited that place again..after that number of people kept on increasing as there were almost 15000 people in 2006 and that number came down till 13000 in 2008.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the graph, including the trends for both visitor types. However, the overview is missing; a summary should highlight the overall trends (e.g., the general upward trajectory for both groups) rather than just listing data points. The reporting of data is generally accurate, though some figures are slightly imprecise. To improve, ensure you include a clear introductory overview paragraph that synthesizes the main trends before moving into the detailed body paragraphs.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'after that', 'the line shows'). There are also issues with punctuation, such as missing spaces after periods and incorrect capitalization, which disrupts the flow of the text. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring standard paragraph formatting would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. Phrases like 'for some reason' are informal and inappropriate for an academic report. There is also some repetitive use of basic verbs like 'shows' and 'visited'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant decline'. Spelling errors, such as 'arise' instead of 'rise' and 'raising' instead of 'rising', also detract from the overall quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. While there are attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by grammatical errors, such as 'the number of people that came back to visit again ,as there was the drastic change'. Punctuation is a significant issue throughout, with frequent missing spaces after full stops and inconsistent capitalization. Subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'the caryl island') also need attention. Focusing on sentence variety and proofreading for basic mechanical errors will help improve this score.

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