Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-21

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 7.0)

The line graph illustrates the sum of Newcomers and returning guest who visited Caryl Island from 2000 to 2008.

Overall, the number of Newcomers initially declined before recovering steadily, while returning visitors dramatically increased by the period and remained more numerous than first-time visitors.

in 2000, approximately 8,000 people visited Caryl Island for first time, compared to 3,000 returning visitors. However, over the following two years, the number of first-time visitors fell by half to around 4,000. In contrast returning visitors increased sharply, reaching approximately 10,000 in 2002. This meant that returning visitors became considerably more numerous than first-time visitors.

From 2002 onwards, the number of first-time visitors rose steadily. It increased to around 6,000 in 2004 and approximately 10,000 in 2006, before reaching about 12,000 in 2008. Meanwhile, returning visitors continued to increase, reaching a peak of approximately 15,000 in 2006. However, this figure then declined slightly to around 14,000 in 2008.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully covers all requirements of the task. You have identified the main trends for both categories of visitors and provided a clear overview in the second paragraph. The data is accurately selected and compared, such as noting the point where returning visitors overtook first-time visitors. The report is well-structured and highlights key features like the peak in 2006 and the subsequent decline. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are described with maximum precision, as some figures are rounded in a way that could be more specific based on the graph's grid lines.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: introduction, overview, and detailed body paragraphs. You have used cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'However', and 'Meanwhile' effectively to link sentences and show relationships between the data sets. The paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the overall readability of the report. The flow is smooth, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow, meeting the criteria for a high band in this category.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'declined', 'recovering steadily', 'increased sharply', and 'remained more numerous'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'sum of Newcomers' (which is slightly unnatural) and 'returning guest' (should be plural). While the vocabulary is adequate and allows for clear communication, incorporating more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' would elevate the response further. Spelling is generally accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response demonstrates a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You have used complex sentences effectively, such as 'While the number of Newcomers initially declined before recovering steadily, while returning visitors dramatically increased...'. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as the lowercase 'in' at the start of the third paragraph and the missing article in 'for first time' (should be 'for the first time'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The control of punctuation and tense is generally strong.

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