Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-28
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 5.5)
The provided line graphindicates the number of first time visitors and returning visitors who visited Caryl Island from the year 2000 to 2008.
To start with, first time visitors were 8000 in the year 2000. It went down by 4000 in the year 2002 which is the half of the previous year. After facing a set back it segnificantly inccreased by 12000 visitors till the year 2008 whichis thrice of the year 2002.
Moreover, the number of returning visitors were almost 3000 in the year 2000. It sky rocketed to 10000 visitors with increase of 7000 visitors compared to last year. The returning visitors increased by 2000 in year 2004 and topped in 2006 by 15000 visitors. Then it had a short fall of 2000 visitors.
To put in a nutshell, there was a sharp fall in visitors for the year 2002 and after then it greadually increased. The returning visitors significantlly increased for the year 2002 and it topped in 2006 by almost 15000 visitors.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5
The student covers the main trends in the line graph, including the initial figures and the final outcomes for both first time and returning visitors. However, there are some inaccuracies in the interpretation of the data. For instance, the text states that first-time visitors increased to '12000 visitors till the year 2008', whereas the graph shows approximately 11,800. Additionally, the description of the trends in the body paragraphs contains minor mathematical confusions regarding absolute numbers versus increases (e.g., stating an increase of 12,000 when the total reached that figure). Nonetheless, an overview is present in the concluding paragraph, satisfying the basic requirements for Task Achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response is structured into four paragraphs, including an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a concluding overview. Logical connectors such as 'To start with', 'Moreover', and 'To put in a nutshell' are used to guide the reader through the data, although some transitional phrases feel a bit mechanical. Paragraphing is handled appropriately, separating the two data series into distinct sections. However, the overall progression within the second body paragraph could be smoother, and referencing is occasionally slightly imprecise.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, with some attempts at less common lexical items such as 'sky rocketed', 'set back', and 'short fall'. However, there are several spelling errors ('segnificantly', 'inccreased', 'greadually', 'significantlly') and minor collocational inaccuracies. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main features of the chart, but errors in word formation and spelling prevent the response from achieving a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses ('which is the half of the previous year'). There are several grammatical and mechanical errors, including missing articles, incorrect prepositions, and punctuation issues (e.g., 'line graphindicates', 'visitors were almost 3000' where 'was' is required with a singular quantity phrase, and run-on clauses without proper punctuation like 'visitors till the year 2008 whichis thrice'). Despite these errors, meaning is generally clear and communication is not seriously impeded.
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