Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-10-23

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 7.0)

The graph illustrates the past and current overweight proportions and the predicted future percentage of overweight in nine countries.

Overall, the United States of America stands the highest among all the countries throughout the current day, and is also predicted to be the highest by 2020. Conversely, Korea has the lowest proportion of overweight people and is also predicted to maintain the lowest rank by 2020.

The USA is highest among all the countries, started with approximately 45% aroung 1972, which is increasing steadily and is anticipated to be around 75% in 2020. England being the second in the rank, started with a little below 50% in 1990 and has the prediction to be roughly 70% by 2020. Australia has seen the largest difference as it began with 33% in 1990 and is predicted to be nearly double of that by 2020.

Countries such as Austria, Canada, Spain and Italy only has a minor difference in proportions of overweights throughout the years. Canada and Spain are predicted to have nearly same percentage by 2020, at 55%, similarly, Austria, France and Italy are alongside each other throughout the years and predicted to end up at approximately 46%, 44% and 45%, respectively. Korea started with 25% in 2000 and is expected to reach 35% by 2020, maintaining the lowest share of overweight proportion.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You provide a clear overview of the main extremes: the USA remains highest and Korea lowest, and you support this with relevant figures. The account also selects useful comparisons, including Australia’s substantial rise and the similar projected rates for Canada and Spain. Most reported values are consistent with the graph. However, the overview slightly overgeneralises when it says the USA is highest “throughout”: its starting value is below England’s later figures, and the graph includes several countries with different patterns. The claim that Austria, Canada, Spain and Italy show only a “minor difference” is also broad and does not capture their distinct changes. A more precise overview of the overall upward trend and the spread between countries would make the summary more fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response is organised into a clear introduction, overview and two detail paragraphs, with a logical movement from the highest and fastest-rising countries to the remaining series. Linking expressions such as “Overall,” “Conversely,” and “similarly” help signal comparisons, and the reader can follow the main points without difficulty. To strengthen cohesion further, make the grouping principle in the final paragraph clearer: Austria, Canada, Spain and Italy are grouped together, but their trends and end values differ considerably. Some sentences also carry several comparisons at once, particularly the final sentence, so separating the country groups or using more explicit transitions would improve precision and make the progression feel less compressed.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use a suitable range of task vocabulary, including “predicted,” “proportions,” “steadily,” “maintaining,” and “approximately,” and the meaning is generally clear. There is some flexibility in describing change and ranking. However, several collocations and word forms are awkward, such as “the highest among all the countries,” “second in the rank,” “proportions of overweights,” and “nearly double of that.” “Overweight” is generally used as an adjective or as part of “overweight rate,” rather than as a plural noun. Spelling slips such as “aroung” also reduce accuracy. More natural chart language—such as “ranked second,” “overweight rates,” and “almost doubled”—would make the vocabulary more precise and idiomatic.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex structures, including clauses with “which” and comparisons linked by “similarly,” and the overall meaning remains clear. Some sentences are controlled, but errors in agreement and sentence construction prevent consistently accurate expression. For example, “Countries such as Austria, Canada, Spain and Italy only has” should use a plural verb, while “The USA … started … which is increasing” shifts awkwardly between past and present forms. The sentence beginning “The USA is highest …” also lacks a clear grammatical link between the subject and “started.” Review subject–verb agreement, tense consistency when describing historical and projected data, and the construction of long sentences. These changes would improve accuracy while preserving your range.

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