Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-16

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 past, current and project future overweight rates in selected countries.

Overall, there are nine countries with their changed overweights. USA remains on the top from beginning to ending, while, Korea having the smallest starting and ending points.

USA continue with the highest starting point for 48% and going further with a bit lower on 1980 and then streaks going upward from 1990 to 2020. While, Korea starts with 25% in 2000 and during 2010 he gets a curve then go higher and finished with approximately 34%. Moreover, in 1990 England population starts with 48% and till 2020 going upwards about 70%.

Italy, France and Austria starting point is almost same with 38%, 30% and 33% on 1990, during 2000 and 2010 weight drametically change but ends on the same point on 2020 with 44%. England starts with 47% in 1990 and finalize at 70%. Furthermore, Canada starts with 50% and Spain with 42% but on 2020 end on the same point with 54%. Moreover, Australia starts with 32% but their population increase during the period 2020 with 63%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the main features of the line graph, providing an overview and selecting several countries to report on, such as the USA and Korea. However, there are significant inaccuracies in the data reported. For example, the student states that the USA starts at 48% (actual is around 45% in 1972) and that Korea starts in 2000 at 25% (it starts in 1998). Furthermore, the overview mentions 'nine countries with their changed overweights,' which is overly simplistic. While some key trends like the USA remaining highest and Korea being lowest are captured, the frequent data inaccuracies and under-developed comparisons prevent the response from achieving a higher band. It satisfies the basic requirements of summarising the data, earning a Band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows some organisation, grouping information about different countries into distinct paragraphs. However, there is a lack of clear overall progression, and the transitions between sentences feel disjointed. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or repetitively, such as the frequent use of 'While,' 'Moreover,' and 'Furthermore' at the beginnings of sentences. Paragraphing is attempted, but the grouping of countries feels somewhat random rather than logically structured (e.g., mixing Italy, France, Austria, England, Canada, and Spain together in a single paragraph). Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as 'during 2010 he gets a curve.' These issues place the response at a Band 5.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, with frequent reliance on simple words like 'starts,' 'ends,' and 'going.' There are noticeable attempts at less common vocabulary, such as 'project future' (intended as projected future), 'dramatically,' and 'finalize,' but these are often inaccurate in form or collocation. Word choice errors, such as 'changed overweights' instead of 'overweight rates' and 'during 2010 he gets a curve,' cause some difficulty for the reader and reveal a limited range of control. Spelling and word formation errors (e.g., 'project' for 'projected', 'drametically') further restrict the lexical score to a Band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Simple sentences dominate, and attempts at more complex structures frequently result in faulty grammar, such as missing verbs, incorrect prepositions, and tense confusion (e.g., 'USA remains on the top from beginning to ending, while, Korea having the smallest starting and ending points' and 'Italy, France and Austria starting point is almost same'). Errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage are frequent throughout the text. These persistent errors often cause difficulty for the reader and mean the grammar level aligns best with Band 4.5 or 5.0. Awarding a Band 5.0.

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