Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-28
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 6.5)
The table illustrates the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries ensuing from gun and knife crime in Great Britain from 1998 to 2007 and the percentage rise for each degree of injury over the period.
Overall, it is evident that the largest number of injuries came from 2005 to 2006, while with slight harm considered in the same years. Furthermore, the least number of injuries was recorded from 1998 to 1999 in all categories.
In [redacted phone], there were 49 fatal injuries, 162 serious injuries and 663 slight injuries, giving a total of 864 cases. Over the following years, all three categories rose steadily. Fatal injuries reached a peak of 95 in [redacted phone] before fluctuating and ending at 58 in [redacted phone]. Serious injuries also increased considerably, climbing from 162 to a high of 476 in [redacted phone].
The most striking trend was the sharp rise in slight injuries. Their numbers escalated from 653 in [redacted phone] to 3,424 in [redacted phone], before falling slightly to 3,296 in the following year. Consequently, the total number of injuries increased substantially from 864 to 3,912.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You selected relevant figures to support your points, such as the peak in fatal injuries in 2001-2002 and the significant rise in slight injuries. However, the task also required you to report the 'percentage increase' mentioned in the prompt, which you omitted entirely. Including these percentages would have provided a more comprehensive summary of the data provided in the table. Despite this omission, the key features are well-highlighted and the comparison between categories is clear.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific data points. You use cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'In 1998-1999', and 'Consequently' to link your ideas effectively. The progression of information is easy to follow, moving from a general summary to specific details. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different categories of injuries, which helps the reader navigate the information. The structure is coherent and supports the overall purpose of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary suitable for describing statistical trends, such as 'ensuing', 'fluctuating', 'escalated', and 'substantially'. Your word choice is generally precise and contributes to a formal, academic tone. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. While the vocabulary is effective, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or topic-specific terms related to crime statistics could elevate the response further. Overall, the lexical range is sufficient to convey the information clearly and accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. For example, the use of participial phrases like 'giving a total of 864 cases' and 'before falling slightly' shows good control over sentence complexity. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over tense and punctuation is strong. There are no major grammatical errors that cause confusion. To reach a higher band, you could experiment with a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice constructions or more varied subordinate clauses, to demonstrate even greater flexibility.
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