Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The table compares the count of fatal, serious and slight injuries resulting from gun and knife crime in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007. It also shows the percentage increase for each degree of injury over the period. The given table consist of five columns. It is evident from the table that over the period from 2006 to 2007, there is no cases of serious, slight injuries impacted due to gun and knife crimes. However, the highest count was noted in the year 2004 to 2005.

The mortality rate is visibly fluctuating over the years, where the maximum fatal cases are reported between the years 2001 to 2002. There is a rapid increase in the percentage of cases reported in slight injury due to gun and knives with 405. The minimum percentage of fatality is observed with just 49 percent. This percentage is identified across two timeframes, 1998 to 1999 and 2005 to 2006 respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the table, such as the trends in injuries and the percentage increases. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the claim that there were 'no cases' of serious or slight injuries in 2006-2007 is likely a misinterpretation of the data provided in the prompt's image. Furthermore, the description of the data is disjointed, and the summary lacks a clear overview of the overall trends. To reach a higher band, you should ensure that the data points selected are accurate and that the comparison between categories is more systematic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into two paragraphs, which is a logical approach. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'However' and 'It is evident', the connection between sentences is occasionally weak. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between the description of the injury counts and the percentage increases could be smoother. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, such as 'mortality rate', 'fluctuating', and 'timeframes'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'there is no cases' (should be 'there are no cases') and 'impacted due to' (which is slightly unnatural in this context). The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on more precise collocations related to statistical reporting would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that persist throughout the text. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues like 'The given table consist' (should be 'consists') and 'there is no cases' (should be 'there are no cases'). Additionally, the phrasing 'slight injury due to gun and knives with 405' is grammatically awkward. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall clarity and accuracy of your writing.

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