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 illustrate the number of visitors of carry island were differently change from 2000 to 2008.
Overall in 2000 first time visitors were higher than returning visitors,but after then it is contraveresly change in letter time ,its returning visitors were became more compare to new visitors.
In starting time of 2000,first visitos were more then riturning visitors with 5000 in number.While as both type of visitors were same by 6000 in number
in 2001 After then the position was compaletely change,the returning visitors overtook the first visitors. In time of 2000 the number of first visitors were at the bottom at exectaly 4000 ,at the same time returning visitors drameticly increase by 10000.
After the time of 2000 all type of visitors were stedily increased ,in 2006
returning visitors were at the peak by 15000 in number ,while the new tourist were nearly equal to 9000 members .After then returning tourists fall down by 1500 in numbers,while the first visitors stedily increased at the of its own peak in numbers of 12000 peoples
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the line graph, attempting to report data for both first-time and returning visitors on Caryl Island. However, there are significant issues with data accuracy and interpretation. For instance, the student writes that 'both type of visitors were same by 6000 in number in 2001' and claims returning visitors reached '15000 in number' in 2006, followed by a fall of '1500 in numbers'. These figures indicate confusion with graph reading and data reporting. While an overview is attempted at the beginning, the overall progression is clouded by inaccurate data reporting and lack of clarity in comparisons. This performance aligns with a Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow and organization are frequently disrupted. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as 'after then it is contraveresly change in letter time' and 'in starting time of 2000'. The referencing between sentences is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the temporal progression of the data. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal structuring is weak, resulting in a lack of overall progression. This fits the Band 5.0 descriptor.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is very limited and repetitive, with numerous spelling and word-choice errors that impede understanding, such as 'contraveresly', 'compaletely', 'drameticly', and 'stedily'. The student attempts less common lexical items (e.g., 'overtook', 'peak'), but these are undermined by severe spelling mistakes and incorrect collocations like 'type of visitors' and 'members' or 'peoples' used for tourists. The range is minimally adequate for basic communication but falls short of Band 6 due to the high frequency of lexical errors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
Grammatical control is weak throughout the response. The writing contains frequent basic errors in tense usage, subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure (e.g., 'The line graph illustrate', 'visitors of carry island were differently change', 'the returning visitors were became more compare'). Simple sentences predominate, and attempts at complex structures are generally faulty, lacking punctuation and clear clauses. Errors frequently cause difficulty for the reader in parsing the intended meaning, placing this performance firmly in the Band 4.5 to 5.0 range.
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