Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

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

Overall, the numbers of serious and slight injuries showed an upward trend across the period while fatal recorded the highest figures in [redacted phone] and began to drop. Additionally, the percentage increase of slight injuries was the highest while fatal was the lowest.

Serious injuries stood at 162 in [redacted phone] and increased gradually to 392 in [redacted phone]. The numbers continued to increase over the remaining period reaching 3296 in [redacted phone]. Similarly

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to fully address the task. While you have identified the main features and provided an overview, the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. To reach a higher band, you must complete the analysis of all data points provided in the table and ensure the response meets the length requirement. Currently, the lack of development and the unfinished nature of the report mean the task is only partially addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response shows a basic logical progression with an introduction and an overview. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'Overall' and 'Additionally' to link ideas. However, because the text is incomplete and ends abruptly, the overall structure is compromised. Paragraphing is present, but the sudden termination of the text prevents a coherent conclusion or a fully developed body paragraph. To improve, ensure that your ideas are fully expressed and that you use a wider range of cohesive devices to connect sentences and paragraphs more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends, such as 'upward trend', 'drop', and 'increased gradually'. However, the range is limited, and there are some inaccuracies, such as 'proportion increase' instead of 'percentage increase'. The vocabulary is sufficient for the limited content provided but lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for trends and ensure accurate collocations when discussing statistical data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'fatal recorded the highest figures' (which should be 'fatal injuries') and the incomplete sentence at the end. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the unfinished nature of the text makes it difficult to assess your control over complex structures fully. To improve, focus on ensuring that your sentences are complete and grammatically sound, and try to vary your sentence structure further while maintaining accuracy.

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