Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-27
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 shows the number of first visitors and returning visitors,who visited the Caryl island from 2000 to 2008.
The first time visitors ratio shows fluctuations from 8000 in 2000 to 4000 in 2002, again with rise in number to 7999 in 2008.The number of returning visitors started from ratio of 2200 in 2000 with fluctuations to 10000 and 15000 in 2006.A fall in returning visitors seemed to occur from 4000 to 13000 in 2008 .
The ratio of first time visitors seemed to increase in 2002 to 2008.From 2000 to 2002 there seemed a decline in number of first time visitors.Similarly the returning visitors shows an increase in 2002 to 2006 with sudden decline in 2008.
To summarize the gragh the ratio of returning visitors is more in 2007 and 2008.while the number of first time visitors is increasing continuously from 2002 to 2008 though there was decline in initial year to about 8000 to 4000.
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 address the task by reporting figures for both first-time and returning visitors from the line graph. However, there are significant inaccuracies in data reporting. For instance, the student states that returning visitors started at '2200 in 2000' and reached '15000 in 2006', but also mentions confusing figures such as a fall 'from 4000 to 13000 in 2008'. The overview provided at the end touches on general trends, but the overall selection and reporting of main features contain inaccuracies and a lack of clear comparison, which corresponds to a Band 5 performance.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is organised into multiple paragraphs, attempting an introduction, body details, and an overall summary. However, the logical progression is hindered by awkward grouping and mechanical use of cohesive devices. Sentences are often disjointed, and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as abrupt shifts between visitor types without clear transitional signposts. Paragraphing is present but fails to ensure smooth progression throughout the essay. This fits the description for Band 5.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is repetitive and basic, relying heavily on terms such as 'visitors', 'ratio', 'number', 'fluctuations', 'rise', and 'decline'. There are also frequent inappropriate word choices, such as using 'ratio' instead of 'number' or 'amount'. Spelling and word-formation errors are noticeable, though they do not completely impede communication. The range of vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey basic data points, placing it securely at Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but many complex forms are faulty. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with prepositions, articles, and clause structures (e.g., 'visitors,who visited the Caryl island', 'with rise in number', 'returning visitors shows an increase'). Punctuation errors, such as missing spaces after commas and periods, are also present. These frequent errors occasionally cause difficulty for the reader, aligning with Band 5 descriptors.
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