Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)

In this table show numbers of visitors how many people visit only once and how many people repeteduly visit island 2000 to 2008.

We start 2000, visitors ration around 2250 of returning visitors and 8000 around first time visitors not we consider less because many people visit at that time, but in 2002 all ration opposite first time visitors ratio 4000 grettar than 2000 and returning visitors ratio also cross a 10000, and 2004 same posison like updgred ration in 20006 my visitors visit reppet to repet and cross [redacted phone] and i thing is a good for island in 2008 ratio like not more diffre like first time visitors people 12000 and repet people 12500 .

at the and i think in 2006 at that years many visitor returning visitors and in first time visitors many visitors 2008 ratio is good and cery low ratio 2002 time and that time returning visitors start grow.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear overview or accurately report the main features of the graph. The data interpretation is inconsistent and often confusing, such as the claim that returning visitors crossed 145,000, which is not supported by the provided graph. The description of trends is fragmented and lacks a logical summary of the key changes over the period. The response struggles to identify the main trends, such as the steady increase in returning visitors versus the fluctuations in first-time visitors, leading to a failure to fully address the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization and paragraphing. It is written as a single, disjointed block of text, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of information. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, and the transition between years is abrupt and confusing. The referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to understand which data points are being discussed. The overall structure does not facilitate a clear summary of the information presented in the graph.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'ratio', 'people', and 'visit'. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'repeteduly', 'grettar', 'posison', and 'updgred'. These errors, combined with the misuse of terminology, significantly hinder the clarity of the report. The student lacks the range of vocabulary necessary to describe trends, fluctuations, or comparisons effectively, which limits the ability to convey information accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical control is weak, with frequent errors that impede communication. Sentence structures are often fragmented or run-on, such as 'In this table show numbers of visitors how many people visit only once and how many people repeteduly visit island 2000 to 2008.' There is a lack of control over basic verb tenses, prepositions, and sentence construction. The majority of sentences contain errors, and the lack of punctuation makes the text difficult to parse. Complex structures are attempted but are consistently inaccurate.

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