Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-05

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 illustrates the proportion of past and present overweight rates, as well as prediction for future for the same in nine nations from 1970 to 2020.

Overall,the USA observed at the top, whereas Korea remained least among all nations.

In 1970, approximately 45 percent of overweight rates were witnessed in the USA, which was highest among all. The figure fell slightly by 2 percent in 1980. After a slight decreased it increased significantly throughout the period at nearly 74 percent in 2020. It was followed by England at 42 percent in 1990, which rose slightly by 5 percent in 2000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. Because the response is only 102 words, it is severely underdeveloped. You have failed to report on the majority of the nine countries mentioned in the prompt, providing data only for the USA and England. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a more comprehensive overview of the data, including trends for other countries and meaningful comparisons between them. The current response is too brief to adequately summarise the main features of the graph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into a brief introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph. While there is a basic logical flow, the lack of development makes the overall structure feel incomplete. Cohesive devices are used sparingly, such as 'whereas' and 'which', but the limited length prevents the use of a wider range of linking words to connect ideas effectively. Paragraphing is present, but the brevity of the text makes the progression of ideas feel abrupt and insufficient for an academic report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You use basic terms like 'observed at the top' and 'fell slightly'. While these are understandable, they are somewhat repetitive and lack the sophistication expected in academic writing. There are minor issues with word choice, such as 'prediction for future for the same', which is clunky. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that hinder clarity, such as 'After a slight decreased it increased', where the verb form is incorrect. Additionally, 'the USA observed at the top' is an awkward construction; it would be better to say 'the USA had the highest rates'. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the overall control of grammar is inconsistent. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring accuracy will be key to improving this score.

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