Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-30

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 7.0)

The table demonstrates the number of different types of injuries reported due to gun and knife crimes in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007. It also reflects the total percentage increase in each type of injury over the course of 9 years.

There is a streamline increase in the number of slight injuries from 1999 to 2007, with 653 reported injuries during the span of [redacted phone] and 3296 reported injuries from [redacted phone]. However, the number of fatal and serious injuries varied across the years, with the most fatal injuries being reported during [redacted phone], and the most serious injuries reported during [redacted phone]. There were no serious or slight injuries reported from [redacted phone]. The number of fatal injuries increased from 1998 till 2002, but after 2002 till 2006 the number of fatal injuries declined gradually, eventually raising again in [redacted phone].

The overall increase in the number of fatal injuries from 1998 till 2007 was reported to be 18%. The cases of serious injuries increased by 194%, while slight injuries increased dramatically with a reported 405% increase over the years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant data points to support your summary. You covered the fatal, serious, and slight injury categories and included the percentage increases as requested. However, there is a significant factual error in your analysis: you stated, 'There were no serious or slight injuries reported from 2006-2007,' which contradicts the data provided in the table (which shows 3,296 slight injuries and 1,028 serious injuries for that period). Accuracy in reporting data is a key component of Task Achievement. To reach a higher band, ensure that your interpretation of the figures is precise and consistent with the provided source material.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized into three paragraphs: an introduction, a body paragraph detailing the trends, and a final paragraph summarizing the percentage increases. You use some cohesive devices such as 'however' and 'while' to link ideas. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally hindered by the factual inaccuracies mentioned previously. Additionally, the transition between the description of the trends and the final summary of percentages could be smoother. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') would help improve the flow and coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'streamline increase,' 'reported,' and 'declined gradually.' While your word choice is generally clear, it is somewhat repetitive. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated,' 'peaked,' or 'significant surge.' There are no major spelling errors, and your vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, though it lacks the sophistication required for higher band scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and easy to follow. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'from 1998 till 2002' (using 'until' or 'to' is more formal) and 'raising again' (should be 'rising'). Despite these minor errors, your grammar does not impede communication. To aim for a higher band, focus on increasing the variety of your complex sentence structures and ensuring consistent tense usage when describing historical data.

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