Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-15
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 provided line chart illustrates the number of people who are visiting the Caryl Island, and the returning tourists between 2000 to 2008.
Overall, it is clear that the number of tourists coming back to Caryl Island, experienced continuous growth, overtaking the people coming first time, climbing to the peak, before dipping slightly in the last years. In contrast, first time touring individuals experienced a sharp decline in the start, and then followed upward trajectory.
In 2000, the number of people coming back to Caryl Island was the lowest, around 3000. More people started visiting the Island again, and the numbers rose up, reaching 6000 in 2001, and overtook the first time visitors. The figure dipped slightly, but continued the positive trend before reaching its peak, around 15000
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The student attempts to summarise the main features of the line graph, identifying overall trends and some specific data points such as the initial numbers and peak figures. However, the response has a significant negative impact due to length: at 128 words, it falls short of the 150-word minimum requirement. Furthermore, there are some inaccuracies in reporting the data, such as stating that returning visitors started at 3000 in 2000 (which is correct) but claiming they reached 6000 in 2001 (a year not represented on the graph, as ticks are in two-year intervals). The response also ends abruptly mid-sentence, leaving the summary incomplete. Consequently, Task Achievement is limited.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The writing demonstrates a basic overall structure with an introduction and an overview paragraph. However, logical progression is hindered by incomplete thoughts and abrupt ending. Cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'Overall', 'In contrast', 'In 2000'), but paragraphing is underdeveloped, and the essay stops abruptly in the second body paragraph without concluding properly. Referencing is generally clear, but the lack of a full final development limits the coherence score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common lexical items such as 'continuous growth', 'overtaking', 'dipping slightly', and 'upward trajectory'. However, there are noticeable word choice and collocation inaccuracies, such as 'touring individuals' instead of 'tourists' or 'visitors'. Spelling is generally accurate, but the limited overall volume and vocabulary control restrict the score to this band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as introductory participial clauses ('overtaking the people coming first time, climbing to the peak, before dipping slightly'). However, there are grammatical errors, including an unnecessary comma in the first sentence ('...number of people who are visiting the Caryl Island, and the returning tourists...') and awkward phrasing ('people coming first time'). Control of grammar is inconsistent, and the incomplete final sentence affects structural completeness.
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