Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The provided line graph illustrates the total number of first-time and returning visitors over a specific eight-year period between 2000 and 2008.
In the year 2000, first-time visitors stood at 8,000, which was significantly higher than the 3,000 recorded for returning visitors. However, over the subsequent two years, these figures completely inverted; the number of returning visitors surged dramatically to reach 10,000, whereas the count for first-time visitors halved to a low of 4,000 in 2002.
From 2002 onwards, both metrics grew. The number of returning visitors continued its upward trajectory, peaking at just over 15,000 in 2006, before declining slightly to around 13,500 in 2008. Meanwhile, first-time visitors recovered progressively after their initial drop, climbing steadily to 6,000 in 2004 and eventually reaching a period high of nearly 12,000 by the final year of 2008.
2008.
Overall, both categories experienced a noticeable upward trend by the end of the period, despite following contrasting paths initially. Furthermore, returning visitors consistently outnumbered first-time visitors for the vast majority of the given timeframe.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 8.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The student covers all parts of the task well, successfully reporting the main features, trends, and comparisons of the line graph. The overview provided at the end correctly identifies the overall upward trend for both categories and notes the relationship between the two groups. Data points are cited accurately, such as first-time visitors starting at 8,000 in 2000 and returning visitors peaking at around 15,000 in 2006. The response is fully grounded in the provided chart, with no data hallucination or major omissions. The selection of key features is appropriate for an Academic Task 1 response, earning a solid Band 8.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically sequenced and easy to follow. Ideas are well-organized with a clear introduction, well-developed body paragraphs discussing chronological changes, and an effective summary overview. Cohesive devices such as 'However', 'over the subsequent two years', 'Meanwhile', and 'Furthermore' are used accurately and flexibly to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each paragraph serving a distinct function in structuring the report. Progression throughout the response is smooth and logical, matching the Band 8 descriptor.
Lexical Resource — Band 8.0
The student demonstrates a wide and flexible vocabulary suited to describing statistical data and trends. Phrases like 'completely inverted', 'surged dramatically', 'upward trajectory', and 'period high' show a strong command of less common lexical items and collocations. Word choice is generally precise, and there are no spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. The use of vocabulary goes beyond basic descriptors, allowing for natural and precise reporting of the graph's details.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The student utilizes a wide range of complex sentence structures with a high degree of accuracy. The majority of sentences are error-free, featuring effective subordination and participial phrasing (e.g., 'recovering progressively after their initial drop, climbing steadily...'). Grammar and punctuation are handled with strong control throughout the text, with only minor formatting slips such as a stray line break near the end. The grammatical control displayed is consistent with a Band 8 level.
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