Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-02
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 table depict the crime rate in Great britain from 1998 to 2007 has been increased by gun and knife and the injury is also increased over the time.
Overall , the slightly injury is higher than both serious and fatal injuries and its increasing over the year between 1998 to 2007.
According to insights , the slight injuries done by gun and knife in Great Britain in [redacted phone] was 653 and it was rapidly rising over the years till [redacted phone]. moreover in [redacted phone] there is no data prasent, similerly in serious injuries by guns and knife in [redacted phone] was 162 and it was increased till [redacted phone] then it slightly dcreased then rised by 64 injuries in serious. In [redacted phone] there is no data present as well.
In crime table the fatal injuries was 49 degree of injury in [redacted phone] then its increased over years till [redacted phone]. In 2002 to 2004 the fatal injuries dcreased to 68 then it flutchuated till 2007.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends effectively. While it mentions the three categories of injury, the description of the data is disorganized and lacks precision. For example, stating 'in 2006-2007 there is no data present' is an inaccurate interpretation of the table, which likely shows a blank space rather than an absence of data. Furthermore, the report lacks a clear comparison between the categories, and the 'percentage increase' mentioned in the prompt is entirely ignored. The information is presented in a fragmented manner, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the overall trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'According to insights' and 'In crime table', which do not fit the context of a data report. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. The structure lacks a cohesive introduction and a clear summary of the main features, which is essential for Task 1. The overall arrangement of information is somewhat confusing, as the data points are listed without a clear analytical structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'dcreased', 'rised', 'flutchuated', and 'similerly'. The student relies on basic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'increased' and 'rising', without using more precise academic alternatives like 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'. The misuse of terms like 'slightly injury' instead of 'slight injuries' further demonstrates a lack of control over lexical items. To improve, the student should focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to data trends and improving spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'The table depict' and 'the fatal injuries was'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'the crime rate... has been increased by gun and knife and the injury is also increased'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters for proper nouns like 'Britain'. The lack of control over basic grammar significantly limits the ability to convey information accurately and professionally.
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