Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-23
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 compares between number of first time visitors and returning visitors of Caryl island from time 2000 to 2008.
Overall, the trend of returning visitors indicated by red line went up and reached it's peak at 15000 in 2006. Then the number of returning visitor came down to 13000. On the other hand, the number of first time visitors was declining at a steep rate and reached to it's minima at 4000 before it went up at a good pace. Finally the line touches the amount 12000 at 2008 and still going up.
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, reaching only 95 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the main trends are identified, the lack of sufficient length prevents a full, detailed summary or a comprehensive comparison of the data. The overview is present but lacks the depth required for a higher band. To improve, you must expand your analysis by including more specific data points, comparing the two categories more thoroughly, and ensuring you meet the minimum length requirement to allow for a full development of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is very short, which limits the ability to demonstrate a range of cohesive devices. There is a basic attempt at paragraphing, but the text lacks a clear, logical progression due to its brevity. Cohesive devices are minimal; for example, 'On the other hand' is used correctly, but the overall flow is disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') and ensure that your sentences are connected in a way that guides the reader through the data logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. You use some relevant terms like 'declining' and 'peak', but there is a lack of variety and precision. There are also minor errors, such as 'minima' (which is used incorrectly here; 'minimum' or 'lowest point' would be better) and 'at a good pace' (which is slightly informal for an academic report). To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant surge'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors that affect the quality of the writing. For instance, 'compares between number' should be 'compares the number', and 'it's peak' should be 'its peak' (possessive). There are also issues with article usage, such as 'at Caryl island' (should be 'on Caryl Island'). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and the lack of length prevents the demonstration of a wider range of complex grammatical structures. Focus on proofreading for basic errors like subject-verb agreement and possessive pronouns.
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