Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-30
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 provided line graph illustrates the number of two diffrent types of visitors went to cary island from 2000 to 2008.
overall, it is clearly seen that returning visitors number increased while first time visitors fluctuctuet throughut the period.
Loking at the line graph in detail from 2000 first time visitors 8000 compared with approximately 3000 for returning tourists. However for the former one it was significantly rose to reached 10,000 in 2002. and 12,000 in 2004. whereas for the letter one it was first dropped to 8000. to 4000 in 2002. then it was gradually surge to 6000 in 2004. it is apparent that first time visitors gradually inclined to 10,1000 in 2006 and almos 12,000 in 2008. while returning tourists 14,500 in 2006 and nearly 13,000 in 2008.
Analysing the line graph in further the first number of first time visitors data fluctueted first dropped then gradualle surge while returning visitors almost increased 2000 to 2008.
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 makes a significant mix-up regarding the data series in the body paragraphs, confusing first-time visitors and returning visitors (e.g., stating returning tourists were 3000 in 2000, then attributing subsequent movements incorrectly). While an overview is present, the inaccurate reporting of the data points and trends prevents the response from being fully accurate. However, the writer does attempt to cover the main trends across the period. This performance aligns with Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is divided into short paragraphs, including a single-sentence overview and multiple very brief body segments. There is an attempt at logical progression, but mechanical and repetitive transitions (such as 'Analysing the line graph in further') disrupt the flow. Referencing is frequently unclear due to confusion over the data series. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, which places this text at Band 5.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive ('increased', 'dropped', 'gradually surge'). There are several spelling mistakes ('diffrent', 'cary', 'fluctuctuet', 'Loking', 'letter' instead of latter, 'gradualle', 'almos') and awkward word choices. The range is limited and minimally adequate for the task, with noticeable errors causing some difficulty in comprehension. This warrants a Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The text displays a very limited range of sentence structures, with frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'number of two diffrent types of visitors went', fragment sentences like 'from 2000 first time visitors 8000 compared with approximately 3000', and missing subjects or verbs ('it was significantly rose to reached'). Punctuation is also weak, with stray periods breaking up single clauses. Frequent errors cause difficulty for the reader, placing this at Band 5.
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