Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-12

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 5.0)

The rendered table chart depicts the information about the count of fatal, serious and slight injuries resulting from 1998 to 2007 and the proportion incline for each degree of injury over the period.

Overall, the highest number of injuries was slight, whereas the minimum number of injuries was fatal from gun and knife in the given time period.

In detail, in 1998 to 1999 , 49 peoples are fatal,162 are serious and 653 are slight from gun and knife, while [redacted phone] degree of injury, the 62 people are fatal, 200 was serious and 933 was slight. however, the number of fatal were 72 , while 244 was serious situation and 1066 was slight in the year from 2000 to 2001. Fatal injuries are also increased by 95 in 2000

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. Furthermore, the content is incomplete; it only covers the first few years of the data and fails to report on the percentage increase figures mentioned in the prompt. The overview is present but lacks detail, and the reporting of data is fragmented and stops abruptly. To improve, you must ensure you cover the entire timeframe provided in the table and include all key data categories, such as the percentage increases, to provide a comprehensive summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is poorly structured. While there is an attempt at an introduction and an overview, the body paragraph is disorganized and lacks a logical flow. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'while', 'however'). The paragraphing is insufficient, and the abrupt ending makes the text feel unfinished. To improve, you should organize your data into clear, logical groups—perhaps by comparing trends over time or categorizing by injury type—and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'number of' and 'people'. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'proportion incline' instead of 'percentage increase' and 'serious situation' instead of 'serious injuries'. The vocabulary is not sufficiently varied to describe statistical trends effectively. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'fluctuated', 'witnessed a rise', or 'accounted for', and ensure you use the correct terminology for the data provided.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., '49 peoples are fatal', 'Fatal injuries are also increased') and incorrect tense usage. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement. Additionally, try to incorporate more complex structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice, to describe the data more accurately.

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