Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-09

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 6.0)

This line graph illustrates the number of people visiting the Caryl Island for the first time, and the number of people who have returned for another visit to Caryl Island between the timeline of 2000 and 2008.

In 2000, the number of first time vistors to Island were 8000, which has declined significantly over the next two years with almost half the previous number (4000) first time visitors in 2002. After 2002, the number of people visiting the Caryl Island for the first time have just increased gradually over the years with almost 12000 new tourists in 2008.

Meanwhile, the people who have vistited the Island already, were returning too, to have another visit.In 2000, almost 2500 people have visitied the Island again. And it has seen a sharp increase with more than 14000 returning tourists till 2006, but till 2008 this number is again decreased a bit with less than 14000 people visiting again.

Only in the year 2001, number of first time vistors (6000),was equal to number of retruning tourists (6000) to the Caryl Island.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You report the main movements in both series and include several relevant figures: first-time visits fall from 8,000 to 4,000, then rise to nearly 12,000, while returning visits peak in 2006 before declining. However, some details are inaccurate or unclear. Returning visitors were about 3,000 in 2000, not 2,500, and the two series were not equal in 2001: the graph shows equality at 6,000 in 2004. The statement that first-time visits increased “gradually” also overlooks the substantial rise between 2002 and 2006. An explicit overview identifying the contrasting overall patterns and the returning-visitors peak would make the summary more complete and precise.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a generally clear sequence: it introduces the graph, describes first-time visitors, then returning visitors, and ends with a comparison. Paragraphing and transitions such as “Meanwhile” and “After 2002” help readers follow the two series, supporting a coherent overall arrangement. However, the final comparison is confusing because it introduces 2001 and conflicts with the figures elsewhere; the graph’s equality occurs in 2004. Some links are also awkward or mechanical, particularly “And it has seen a sharp increase” and the abrupt final sentence. Grouping the trends into a clearer overview followed by two focused detail paragraphs, and using accurate time references, would strengthen progression and cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a relevant range of trend vocabulary, including “declined significantly,” “sharp increase,” and “decreased,” and the meaning is generally understandable. However, some word choices and collocations are imprecise or informal for a data summary: “people who have visited the Island already, were returning too” is wordy, while “another visit” and “new tourists” do not describe the series as precisely as “returning visitors” and “first-time visitors.” There are also noticeable spelling errors, including “vistors,” “vistited,” and “retruning,” which reduce accuracy. Aim for consistent, concise chart terminology and check spelling carefully; this would make the vocabulary more precise and controlled.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mixture of simple and more complex sentences, including a time clause in “After 2002” and a contrast introduced by “Meanwhile.” The main trends remain understandable, but some grammatical errors persist. For example, “the number … have just increased” has subject–verb disagreement, and “the number of first time vistors to Island were 8000” has problems with agreement and article use. Tense choices are also inconsistent in “people have visitied” when describing past data. Punctuation is sometimes faulty, as in “visit.In 2000,” and the final sentence lacks an article before “number.” Review past-tense reporting, singular “number” agreement, articles, and sentence punctuation.

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