Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-13
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 graph illustrates the ratio of the return back and go first time to visiting Caryl island between 2000 to 2008.
Overall, the highest ratio is returning visitors and lowest number is first time visitors.
Firstly, the visitors start going to island in 2000 from 8000 numbers of people and then it declined in 2002 form half of the numbers in first time going people. Moreover, it increase in 2004 to 2008 almost 12000 residence.
Secondly, returning visitors starts from 2500 in 2000 then it start up to 10000 in 2002. Furthermore, it
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 94 words long and remains unfinished. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed. While there is an attempt to identify an overall trend, the description of the data is fragmented and incomplete. Key features, such as the intersection points or the final trends for both categories, are not adequately reported. The failure to complete the summary significantly impacts the ability to provide a clear overview or detailed comparison of the data provided in the graph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical structure due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Moreover', and 'Secondly', these are used mechanically and do not effectively link the ideas. The paragraphing is disjointed, and the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent argument or summary. The progression of information is unclear, and the referencing of data points is often confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended comparison between the two groups of visitors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. Phrases like 'ratio of the return back and go first time' are unnatural and imprecise. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing trends, such as '8000 numbers of people' or 'start up to 10000'. There is a lack of variety in the language used to describe the movement of the lines on the graph. To improve, the student needs to focus on using precise nouns and verbs related to data analysis, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('it increase', 'it start up'), incorrect preposition usage ('in 2000 to 2008'), and awkward sentence construction ('the visitors start going to island'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent. The lack of control over basic sentence structure makes the text difficult to read and understand, preventing the student from demonstrating a wider range of complex grammatical forms.
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