Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table shows the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries resulting from gun and knife crime in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007 and the percentage increase for each degree of injury over the period.

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

Great Britain - Gun and Knife Crime statistics - 1998-2007

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The given table illustrates the information of various kinds of anti-social activities namely gun and knife crimes' number of fatal, serious and slight injuries in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007.

According to the table, in 1998, total 864 cases were reported in Great Britain from which 49 cases caused of the fatal injuries, 162 serious and 653 slight injuries. This number of anti-social cases was lowest in the Great Britain. Additionally, this figure increased consistently from 1999 to 2006. From which the effect of crime was fluctuated but the total number of report increased continuity. As from table, the most of the people faced slight injuries compared to serious and fatal. From rising 1998 to 2006, in 2006, the number of crime was highest at 3821, from these 3296 cases for slight injuries and 476 and 49 cases for serious and fatal injuries respectively.

As per the table, the percentages of increasing crime from [redacted phone] to [redacted phone], the total crime report increased by 342%. Where, the figure of slight injuries was 405%. Also, there was significant increase in percentages of serious injuries cases, at 194% and for fatal cases was 18%. Furthermore, in the table, the data of [redacted phone] was shown only cases of fatal only, which was 58, others information is not mentioned.

Overall, the highest number of crime cases was reported in 2006 and lowest one in 1998 because the crime rate increased consistently from 1998 to 2006. Also, the percentages of increasing crime was very high, which shows drawbacks of the Great Britain.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the table, including the overall upward trend and the breakdown of injury types. You also correctly highlighted the peak in 2006 and the significant percentage increases. However, the response contains some inaccuracies in data interpretation; for instance, you mention '2006-2006' and '1998-1999' as periods, which is confusing. Additionally, the final paragraph includes a subjective comment about the 'drawbacks of Great Britain,' which is not appropriate for an objective data summary. To reach a higher band, ensure all data points are cited accurately and maintain a strictly neutral, analytical tone.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized into paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs for data analysis, and a summary. You use some cohesive devices like 'According to the table,' 'Additionally,' and 'Furthermore.' However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'From which the effect of crime was fluctuated' and 'From rising 1998 to 2006.' The transition between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing of data could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates,' 'anti-social activities,' 'fluctuated,' and 'respectively.' However, there are instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'caused of the fatal injuries' (should be 'resulted in') and 'increased continuity' (should be 'continuously'). Some phrasing is repetitive, and the attempt to use more sophisticated vocabulary occasionally leads to errors that slightly impede the reader's understanding. Focusing on accurate collocations and avoiding word-form errors will help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'total 864 cases were reported' (missing article), 'the most of the people' (incorrect usage), and 'others information is not mentioned' (should be 'other information'). Subject-verb agreement and preposition usage are inconsistent. While these errors rarely prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they are frequent enough to limit the score. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, article usage, and ensuring that complex sentences are grammatically sound.

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