Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-03

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 infographic form of line graph demonstrates the number of first time visitors and returning tourists who visited Cary island between 2000 to 2008

Overall, the trend of returning visitors followed rose in given period, while first time visitors trend were fluctuated during period

First of all, around 8000 tourists visited first time in 2000. After 2000, it was declined slightly to 4000 visitors. Then the number of first time visitors were rose rapidly to almost 12000

tourists between 2000 to 2008, which was rapid gain in first time visitors in given time period

While, the returning tourists were around 3000 in 2000, which was the least number of tourists in given period. after 2000 the number of tourists were

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, as it cuts off mid-sentence at the end. While you have identified some main features, such as the initial figures and the general trends, the lack of completion means you have not fully reported on the data provided in the graph. To improve, ensure you complete your analysis of all data points and provide a full summary that meets the length requirement. The overview provided is too brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully capture the trends shown in the graph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear structure due to its unfinished state. While there is an attempt at an introduction and an overview, the body paragraphs are not fully developed. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and repetitive manner, such as 'First of all' and 'Then'. The lack of a concluding paragraph and the abrupt ending hinder the overall flow and logical progression of the response. To improve, focus on organizing your ideas into distinct paragraphs with clear topic sentences and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your points more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'number of', 'visited', and 'tourists' throughout the text. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'infographic form of line graph' and 'rapid gain', which sound unnatural in an academic context. To achieve a higher band score, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'a significant increase'. Expanding your lexical range will help you describe the data more accurately and professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement and tense usage. For example, you wrote 'the number of first time visitors were rose' instead of 'the number of first-time visitors rose'. Additionally, there are issues with article usage and sentence structure, such as 'the trend of returning visitors followed rose'. The response relies mostly on simple sentence structures, and the errors occasionally make the meaning slightly difficult to follow. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will help improve the clarity and accuracy of your writing.

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