Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-16
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 illustrates the tourists who came to visit Caryl Island in 2000 and in 2008, show change in numbers of people who visited first time and those who came second time.
overall, first time visitors thier number decreased in early years and then it increased every two years. while the tourists came again, were increasing in number in each year.
People started came to Caryl island in 2000 but in 2002 it was sudden dcrease in number from 8000 to 4000. But in 2004 it became more than 8000 and untill 2008 it reached almost to 12000 in number.
on the other hand, the visitors who were again coming to this seaside place, increased from year 2000 and in just 2 years this count became 10,000. It was continuosly increasing in 2004 and 2006 with numbers 12k to more than 14k. But in 2006 there was abrupt decline was seen until 2008 with count less than 14k.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover the main trends in the line graph, identifying that first-time visitors decreased initially before rising, and reporting figures for both categories across the period. However, there are significant inaccuracies in data reporting and misinterpretation of the trends. For instance, the student states that for returning visitors 'in 2006 there was abrupt decline was seen until 2008 with count less than 14k', whereas the graph clearly shows returning visitors peaking at around 15,200 in 2006 and then declining to 13,400 in 2008. Furthermore, the overview is brief and lacks precision. Consequently, the task is addressed only partially, warranting a band score of 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is structured into four short paragraphs, representing an attempt at an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by poor cohesive devices and abrupt transitions, such as 'People started came to Caryl island in 2000...'. Paragraphing is mechanically attempted, but the grouping of ideas lacks clarity. Referencing is also faulty in places, making the flow disjointed and requiring the reader to work harder to follow the comparison. These features align closely with the Band 5 descriptor for coherence and cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and basic, with frequent lexical errors and awkward phrasing such as 'tourists who came to visit', 'second time', and 'again coming'. There are also spelling errors ('thier', 'untill', 'dcrease', 'continuosly') and word choice inaccuracies that reduce precision. While the student attempts some topic-specific vocabulary related to tourism and data reporting, the overall range is restricted and noticeably repetitive, fitting the criteria for a band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but attempts at complexity are frequently marred by serious grammatical errors. Examples include tense inconsistencies, missing prepositions, and faulty clause structures (e.g., 'show change in numbers', 'overall, first time visitors thier number decreased', and 'there was abrupt decline was seen'). Punctuation and capitalization are also erratic, with sentences beginning with lowercase letters. These frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader, placing the grammar performance firmly at a band 5.0 level.
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