Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-11

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 give the information about the the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island form 2000 to 2008. I give the information is the next paragraph.

In 2000 the first time visitor on Island is around 8000 and in 2002 the visitors is all most less to the 2000 and now is 4000 . In 2004 the visitors ia high, now there is 6000 . In 2006 the visitors is increases to 8000 and the last the visitors is up and they are all most is 12000.

In 2000 the return visitors on Island is 2000, and in 2002 the visitors is very high and now there are 10000. IN 2004 the visitors is increases to all most 12000 and in 2006 the visitors very up and now the visitors is 14000. And the last step the return visitors is low ti 2006 and now they are around 12800.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by identifying the two categories of visitors and describing their trends over the period. However, the analysis is largely a list of data points rather than a summary of main features. The overview is missing, and there is no comparison between the two groups. The description of the data is often inaccurate, such as stating that returning visitors were 'very high' in 2002 when the graph shows a different trend. To improve, you must include an introductory overview that highlights the overall trends and explicitly compare the two categories rather than describing them in isolation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying heavily on simple time markers like 'In 2000' and 'In 2002'. There is a lack of linking words to connect ideas or show relationships between the data points. The referencing is also unclear at times, such as the phrase 'the last step', which does not effectively signal the end of the period. More varied transition words are needed to improve the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You frequently use the same words, such as 'visitors', 'high', and 'increases', which limits the precision of your report. There are also several errors in word choice and form, such as 'the visitors is increases' and 'the last the visitors is up'. These errors, combined with the lack of variety, make the writing feel simplistic. To reach a higher band, you should use a wider range of synonyms and more precise verbs to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammar is consistently weak, with frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the first time visitor... is', 'the visitors is increases') and article usage (e.g., 'on Island'). The sentence structures are very simple and repetitive, consisting mostly of basic statements. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces and capitalization errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and attempt to combine simple sentences using conjunctions or relative clauses.

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