Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-23
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 line graph compares the number of first-time and returning visitors to a particular attraction from 2000 to 2008.
> Overall, both categories increased over the period, but the number of returning visitors rose more dramatically. While first-time visitors were more numerous in 2000, returning visitors became the dominant group from 2001 onwards.
> In 2000, there were 8,000 first-time visitors, compared to only 3,000 returning visitors. In 2001, the two figures converged at around 6,000. After this point, their trends diverged sharply. The number of returning visitors surged to 10,000 in 2002 and continued to climb to 12,000 in 2004, before peaking at over 15,000 in 2006. By 2008, it had dipped slightly to around 13,500.
> In contrast, first-time visits fell to a low of 4,000 in 2002, before recovering gradually. It rose to 6,000 in 2004, then increased more steeply to 9,000 in 2006 and approximately 12,000 in 2008, still remaining below the figure for returning visitors.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The student has successfully addressed all parts of the task. The introduction accurately paraphrases the prompt, and the overview highlights the main trends—that both categories increased overall, but returning visitors grew more dramatically and became the dominant group. The body paragraphs select and report key features effectively, citing specific data points such as 8,000 first-time visitors in 2000 and the peak of over 15,000 for returning visitors in 2006. Comparisons are made appropriately throughout the response. The figures cited align closely with the visual data provided, demonstrating a clear, accurate interpretation of the line graph. Therefore, a high band score is fully warranted for this criterion.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression from the introduction to the overview and detailed body paragraphs. Information and ideas are coherently sequenced, moving smoothly from general trends to specific chronological data. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each paragraph serving a distinct function in structuring the report. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'While', 'In 2000', 'After this point', and 'In contrast' are managed effectively to guide the reader through the data comparisons without feeling mechanical or obtrusive. Reference words are handled well, ensuring clarity throughout the text.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.0
The student demonstrates an adequate to wide range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic task 1 report. Items such as 'converged', 'diverged sharply', 'surged', 'peaked', 'dipped slightly', and 'recovering gradually' show effective control over less common lexical items and collocations. Word choice is generally precise and natural. While there is a minor grammatical slip in paragraph four ('It rose to 6,000... it' referring to 'first-time visits' as a plural noun earlier), the lexical resource itself remains strong and flexible, allowing the writer to convey precise numerical changes and trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.0
The student uses a wide variety of complex sentence structures, including subordinate clauses ('While first-time visitors were more numerous...', 'before peaking at over 15,000...') and participial phrases. The majority of sentences are error-free, and the control of grammar and punctuation is strong. There is a minor pronoun agreement slip in the final paragraph ('first-time visits fell... It rose'), but this does not impede communication. Complex structures are handled with good control, supporting fluent reading and accurate reporting of the visual data.
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