Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-04

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 presents list of visitors who visit Caryl Island in 2000 to 2008 and also shows first time visitors and returning visitors.

Overall, the the graph describe duration of four years and returning visitors smallest list is 2000 and highest is 15000 and first time visitors lowest stage is 4000 and highest is 12000.

The first time visitors were 8000 in 2000 and it is decreasing and reached at 4000 after two years and this list start growing and in 2004 it is reached at 6000 and in2006 at 9000 and at last in 2008 this list touched the 12000.

The returning visitors were very low in rate in 2000 and it is only 3000 and after this year this start rising and in 2002 this stuck at 1000. Later, this list slowly up growing and in 2004 it was 12000 and in 2006 returning visitors show a high rate and it was 15000 and then this list decreasing and hit the 13000 in 20008.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the graph, identifying the trends for both visitor types. However, the overview is weak; it focuses on listing specific data points rather than summarizing the overall trends or significant differences. The description of the data is sometimes inaccurate, such as stating the returning visitors were 1000 in 2002 when the graph shows a different figure, and the mention of 'four years' is incorrect as the period spans eight years. While the main features are selected, the lack of a clear, accurate summary and the inclusion of some incorrect data points limit the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and repetitive, with phrases like 'this list' and 'in 2004' used frequently to start sentences. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the overview where the information is presented as a list of figures rather than a cohesive summary. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to track the data being described.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on the word 'list' to describe the data, which is inappropriate in this context. Other terms like 'lowest stage', 'hit', and 'stuck' are used in a way that lacks precision for academic report writing. There is little evidence of a range of vocabulary beyond basic descriptors. To improve, the student should use more precise terminology related to trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'declined', and 'remained stable'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the graph describe'), incorrect tense usage, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and there are errors in basic sentence construction. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of control over complex structures and the high frequency of errors prevent the response from reaching a higher band. The student should focus on basic sentence accuracy before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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