Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-24

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 illustrates the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries caused Gun and knife crime in Great Britain between 1998 and

Overall, the total number of injuries increased considerably over the period. Slight injuries were by far the most common throughout, whereas fatal injuries remained the least common.In percentage terms, slight injuries also experienced the largest overall increase.

In 1998–1999, there were 653 slight injuries, compared with only 162 serious and 49 fatal cases. The number of slight injuries then increased substantially, reaching a peak of 3,424 in 2004–2005, before falling slightly to 3,296 the following year. Similarly, serious injuries generally rose from 162 to 476 by 2005–2006.

Fatal injuries followed a different pattern. Although the figure almost doubled from 49 in 1998–1999 to a peak of 95 in 2001–2002, it subsequently declined and returned to 49 in 2005–2006. Overall, slight injuries recorded the greatest percentage increase, at 405%, compared with 194% for serious injuries and only 18% for fatal cases.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features of the data and provided a clear overview. You selected relevant data points to support your descriptions, such as the peak figures for slight injuries and the contrasting trend for fatal injuries. The comparison of percentage increases is well-integrated and adds depth to your analysis. To reach a higher band, ensure that all parts of the prompt are fully addressed; your introductory sentence is incomplete, as it cuts off before stating the end year. Always double-check that your opening statement provides a complete summary of the scope of the data provided in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information effectively. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'similarly', and 'although' to link ideas and show relationships between the data points. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the general trend to specific details. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the supporting data. To improve, ensure that your referencing is precise and that you avoid minor mechanical errors in sentence structure that can occasionally disrupt the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'experienced the largest overall increase', 'recorded the greatest percentage increase', and 'followed a different pattern' are used effectively. You also use numerical data well to support your points. There is a minor error in the first sentence where 'caused Gun and knife crime' should be 'caused by gun and knife crime'. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate a slightly wider range of less common lexical items related to statistical trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'surged', or 'marginal'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. The use of subordinate clauses (e.g., 'Although the figure almost doubled...') shows good control over complex grammar. Most of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is generally accurate. However, there is a grammatical slip in the opening sentence where the preposition 'by' is missing before 'gun and knife crime'. Additionally, ensure that your sentences are complete; the incomplete sentence in the introduction is a notable error. Overall, your control of grammar is strong and does not impede communication.

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