Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-23

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 illustrate the information about the overweight rates of OECD nations and there is given nine different nations these are Korea, France, italy, australia, Austria, Spain, England, canada and usa the data given in the percentage

overall, the usa has the highest overweight of the projects and the Korea has a lowest overweight of the projects.

To begin with, in 1970 only usa shows I the graph at 45% approximately. in 1990 England on the highest overweight rates as compare to France its is at the lowest rates these are 45% and 30%. on the other hand, italy has 35% overweight rates for the projects and at the same time canada has 49%.austria is stable around 40% from initial point to 2000 and italy has stable around 39% from 2000 to 2010. australia starts from the 32% after 1980 and there is shows the huge increase at the time of 2020

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarise the graph but fails to provide a clear or accurate overview. The data reported is often confusing or factually incorrect based on the provided graph (e.g., stating the USA was at 45% in 1970, which is not supported by the visual data). The summary lacks a coherent selection of key features, focusing instead on isolated, inaccurate data points. To improve, you must ensure that the information selected is accurate and that the overview highlights significant trends, such as the general upward trajectory across all nations, rather than listing random figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inappropriate, such as the repetitive use of 'the projects' which does not fit the context of a line graph. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between countries. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'meanwhile', 'in contrast', 'subsequently') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping countries by their growth patterns.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There is a lack of precision in describing trends; for instance, 'huge increase' is a basic descriptor, and the term 'projects' is used incorrectly to refer to the data points or the countries themselves. There are also frequent errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'illustrate' instead of 'illustrates', 'italy' and 'canada' not being capitalised). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to data analysis, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'gradual', or 'significant growth'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the line graph illustrate'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structure. Punctuation is inconsistent, with many sentences lacking proper capitalisation or ending in fragments. The range of structures is very limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses for describing past and future data, and ensure consistent use of articles and capitalisation for proper nouns.

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