Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-18
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 provides information about the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island between 2000 and 2008.
Overall, the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island showed an slight increase over whole the period ,expect a steady decrease in the figure of returning visitors.
in 2000 the number of first time visitors was the highest figure (8000), however the number decline to (4000) in 2002, but it made up a dramtic increase until the end of the period in 2008.
returning visitors's number was recorded the lowest figure in the beginning (around 3000), however the red line experienced a dramatic increase untill 2006 (around 15000), but it showed a slight decrease in the end of the periode (2008) stood at about 13800.
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 response attempts to summarize the main trends in the line graph, noting figures and movements for both first-time and returning visitors. However, there are significant inaccuracies in the overview and descriptions. For instance, the overview incorrectly states that returning visitors showed a 'steady decrease' when they actually experienced a major upward trend overall. Furthermore, the text falls short of the 150-word minimum, containing only 133 words. Because the task length requirement is not met and key trends are mischaracterized in the overview, the response meets the criteria for Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into an introduction, an overview, and separate body sentences for each visitor type, which provides a basic structure. However, paragraphing is underdeveloped, with some ideas clumped together and lacking smooth transitions. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes inaccurate, such as using 'however' and 'but' redundantly within the same sentence (e.g., 'however the number decline to (4000) in 2002, but it made up a dramtic increase'). Referencing is mostly clear, but the overall progression lacks sophistication, placing it at a Band 5.5.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for basic reporting, including terms like 'increase', 'decrease', and 'highest figure'. However, there are frequent word-choice and collocation issues, such as 'made up a dramatic increase' instead of 'experienced a dramatic increase', and spelling mistakes like 'dramtic' and 'periode'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and less common lexical items are attempted with noticeable inaccuracy. These issues place this criterion at Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control is inconsistent. There are several grammatical errors and punctuation flaws, such as missing capitalization at the beginning of sentences ('in 2000 the number...'), missing articles ('returning visitors's number'), and run-on sentences joined poorly by conjunctions ('however... however... but'). Errors occasionally cause strain for the reader, although basic meaning is generally retrievable. This performance aligns with a Band 5.0.
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