Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-01

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 7.5)

The given table gives information about the statistics of casualty ranging from slight injury to death relating to gun and knife crime in Great Britian between 1998 and 2007, and the percentage of increase for each degree over the period.

Overall, the total numbers of gun and knife crime continue to rise since 1998, with slight injuries being the highest statistic and fatal being the lowest.

Over the period, the total number of gun and knife cases steadily grew, though decreased in [redacted phone]. The number of slight injuries each year grew substantially, experiencing a sharp increase in [redacted phone] and [redacted phone]. Regarding the figure for serious injuries, it steadily grew. The figure for fatal incidents fluctuated, with 49 the lowest and 95 the highest. At the end of the period, the number of fatal incidents stood at 58. The latest information available for the other two degree of injury was in [redacted phone], with 476 for serious injuries and 3296 for slight injuries.

By the end of the period, the total number of gun and knife cases had increased 342 percent. Slight injuries had the most percentage of increase, which is 405. As for the remaining degree of injury, fatal had increased 18 percent, while serious had grown 194 percent over the course of the period.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response covers all requirements of the task. You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant comparisons between the categories of injury. The overview is clear and highlights the key differences in scale and growth. You have also correctly extracted the percentage increases and specific data points. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently distinguish between the trends for each category more precisely; for instance, noting that while slight injuries saw the highest percentage growth, fatal injuries remained relatively stable compared to the others. Overall, the information is well-selected and accurately reported.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Each paragraph has a central focus, which helps the reader follow the progression of information. You use cohesive devices such as 'Regarding the figure for', 'As for the remaining', and 'By the end of the period' to link ideas effectively. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions could be more sophisticated to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the trends from the percentage data, which enhances the overall readability of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'substantial increase', 'fluctuated', and 'degree of injury' are used appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'most percentage of increase' (should be 'highest percentage increase') and 'casualty ranging' (should be 'casualties'). However, these errors do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations related to data reporting, such as 'witnessed a sharp rise' or 'remained relatively constant'. The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows for a clear presentation of the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'the total numbers of gun and knife crime continue to rise' (should be 'continued to rise' to match the past timeframe) and 'other two degree of injury' (should be 'degrees'). Punctuation is generally correct, and the sentence structures are clear. While you attempt complex sentences, they are sometimes slightly repetitive in structure. Increasing the variety of your sentence patterns and ensuring consistent tense usage (maintaining the past tense for historical data) would help elevate your score in this criterion.

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