Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-30
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 data provided in the table reveals gun and knife crime statistics and the of Great Britain from 1998 to 2007.
Over the period, total number injuries increased as the years passed. The year which recorded the highest number of total injuries was [redacted phone]. In this year, the slightest harm caused by weapons was also the peaked with 3424 injuries. The other upcoming had 476 serious injuries which was the year with second highest injuries. The year with most fatal injuries was [redacted phone] with then number 95.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
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. Because the response is only 87 words, it is severely underdeveloped. It fails to provide a comprehensive overview of the data, omitting large sections of the table and failing to make meaningful comparisons between the categories (fatal, serious, slight) or the trends over the decade. The summary is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to be considered a complete response to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear logical progression. While there is a basic attempt to group information, the lack of cohesive devices makes the text feel disjointed. The paragraphing is insufficient, and the transition between sentences is abrupt. For instance, the jump from discussing total injuries to specific years like 2005-2006 and 2001-2002 lacks a clear thematic link or comparative structure, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended analysis of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases such as 'the year which recorded' and 'the year with most' are used in a simplistic manner. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'the slightest harm caused by weapons was also the peaked' and 'the other upcoming had 476 serious injuries'. These errors, combined with the restricted range of vocabulary, hinder the ability to convey precise information about the statistical trends presented in the table.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in sentence construction and syntax, such as 'the of Great Britain' (missing noun) and 'with then number 95'. The misuse of verb tenses and awkward phrasing, such as 'the year with second highest injuries', indicates a lack of control over complex structures. These errors are frequent and occasionally impede the clarity of the information being presented.
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