Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-20

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 data of first time visitors and traveller who return back from Caryl Island between 2000 to 2008. The data is counted into thousands.

To begin with, The highest number of first time people went to Caryl Island, with accounting 8000 in 2000. While, this lowest figure for returning visitors was almost half under 4000 in the same year. The data for new comers was dramatically declined up to 4000 in 2002 before showing upward trend in next year and reached at 12000 in 2008.

On the other hand, this figure for returning visitors was sharply inclined in 2002 and continues increased until 2006 and peaked at under 16000. Then, this trend followed the opposite trend and decreased by below 14000 in 2008.

Overall, It is clear that first time visited people number was highest in starting year, whereas this number was recorded lowest in last as compared to return visitors.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The student attempts to report the main features of the line graph, including starting points, trends, and end points. However, there are several factual inaccuracies regarding the data. For instance, the student states that the highest number of first time visitors in 2000 was 8000 (which is correct), but then claims this was the highest in the starting year while returning visitors were lowest, yet in the conclusion they erroneously state that first time visitors were highest in the starting year and lowest in the last year, which contradicts their earlier correct mention that first time visitors reached 12000 in 2008. Furthermore, some data points are misread or confused with the other category. Therefore, Task Achievement is partially addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is divided into four paragraphs, including an introduction and a conclusion. There are basic attempts to use cohesive devices such as 'To begin with', 'While', and 'On the other hand'. However, logical progression is flawed due to confusing comparative statements and contradictory overview details. Referencing and cohesion are sometimes mechanical and unclear, particularly in sentences like 'this figure for returning visitors was sharply inclined...'. Overall arrangement shows some organisation, but cohesion faults hinder clear progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, with several awkward word choices and unnatural collocations such as 'traveller who return back', 'first time people', 'new comers', and 'first time visited people number'. There are noticeable errors in word formation and choice (e.g. 'dramatically declined up to', 'sharply inclined', 'continues increased'), which cause some difficulty for the reader and reflect a limited lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control is weak. There are frequent grammatical and structural errors throughout the text, such as 'with accounting 8000', 'While, this lowest figure', 'before showing upward trend', 'reached at 12000', and 'decreased by below 14000'. Punctuation and tense usage are also inconsistent, with errors occurring frequently and occasionally impeding smooth communication.

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