Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-11-14

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The line graph below shows past and current overweight rates, as well as a projected future overweight rate in nine selected countries.

Summarise the infonnation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Past and projected future overweight rates in selected OECD countries

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The line graph shows past and protected future overweight rates in selected OECD countries from 1970 to 2020. Overall it is clear that the proportion of overweight people increased in all countries over the period . The USA had the highest rate thoughtout.while Korea had the Lowest rate. Moreover the overweight rates are projected to continue rising in the future in all countries.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify the graph’s subject and give an overview, noting that rates generally rise and that the USA is highest while Korea is lowest. However, the response addresses the task only minimally: it provides no supporting figures, comparisons between other countries, or description of how rates change at different points. The claim that every country’s rate increased over the period is broadly consistent with the chart, but the overview does not distinguish the countries’ different starting points or growth patterns. The future trend is also mentioned without examples. The response is 87 words below the required minimum, leaving too little space to summarise the main features. Develop the overview with key comparisons, then support it with selected data from the graph.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic, understandable sequence: it introduces the graph, gives an overall trend, and adds comparisons between the highest and lowest countries. Linking expressions such as “Overall” and “Moreover” help signal these points. However, the answer is a single short paragraph and does not progress into a detailed summary of the data. The transition from the USA being highest to Korea being lowest is abrupt, and “Moreover” introduces a point that largely repeats the general upward trend. To improve organisation, use a clear overview followed by paragraphs grouping countries with higher and lower rates, and connect comparisons explicitly—for example, contrasting the USA’s level with Korea’s.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant topic vocabulary, including “proportion,” “overweight rates,” “projected,” and “selected OECD countries,” so the subject is clear. The range is nevertheless limited, with repeated reliance on “rate” and general wording such as “increased” and “rising.” Some word choices or spelling errors reduce precision: “protected future” appears to mean “projected future,” and “thoughtout” should be “throughout.” “Highest” and “Lowest” are useful comparison terms, but the capitalisation of “Lowest” is incorrect within a sentence. Expand your range with accurate trend language such as “climbed,” “remained comparatively low,” or “was forecast to rise,” and use it to describe specific countries and changes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The response is mostly understandable and includes a correctly formed complex opening clause: “The line graph shows…” followed by the graph’s subject and time span. The overview also uses a clear present-tense construction, “it is clear that the proportion … increased.” However, the sentence structures are almost entirely simple, so there is little grammatical variety. Punctuation is inconsistent: there is an unnecessary space before the full stop after “period,” and “throughout.while” incorrectly joins two sentences without a space or suitable punctuation. The final sentence is grammatically straightforward but repeats the same general trend. Use a wider mix of accurate structures, such as clauses comparing countries or qualifying a trend, and check sentence boundaries and spacing.

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