Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-07

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)

This table displays information regarding the number of fatal, serious, and slight injuries resulting from gun and knife crime in Great Britain between 1998 and 2007 and the approximate percentage increase for each extent of injury over the years.

​Overall, the number of slight injuries remains the highest in all years. This is followed by serious injuries in the same period. The number of fatal injuries remains the lowest in all years compared to the others and also has the least percentage increase.

​Furthermore, there remains the maximum number of slight injuries in all years, beginning with 653 in the period 1998–1999, which increased continuously and peaked at a figure of 3,424 in 2004–2005 before declining to 3,296 in 2005–2006. It had a percentage increase of 405 percent. This is followed by serious injuries, which show an increasing trend with an initial number recorded at 162 in the period 1998–1999 and increased continuously, finally recording a number of 476 injuries in the period 2005–2006. It gained an approximate increase of 194 percent, which was second only to the percentage increase of slight injuries.

​In contrast, the number of fatal injuries remains the lowest but shows a fluctuating trend throughout the years despite an overall increase. Starting with a figure of 49 injuries in the years 1998–1999, it peaked at 95 in the period 2001–2002 before dipping to 68 in 2003–2004, rising to 77 in the period 2004–2005, declining to 49 in the next year, and finally rising to 58 in the period 2006–2007. It recorded a percentage increase of 18 percent.

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 accurately highlighted the trends for slight, serious, and fatal injuries and included relevant comparisons, such as noting that slight injuries had the highest percentage increase. The data is well-selected, and the key figures are correctly reported. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently group data logically rather than listing figures chronologically, which can sometimes make the analysis feel like a list of numbers. Overall, you have addressed all parts of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore,' 'In contrast,' and 'This is followed by' to guide the reader through the information. The progression of ideas is smooth, and each paragraph has a clear focus. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different categories of injuries. The flow of information is natural, and the use of referencing is generally clear, making the text easy to follow throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'fluctuating trend,' 'peaked at a figure of,' and 'declining to' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and precise, it is mostly standard. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items to describe the trends, such as 'marginal increase' or 'dramatic surge.' However, the current vocabulary is accurate and appropriate for the task, with no errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over tense and punctuation is strong. For example, your use of relative clauses and participial phrases helps to vary the sentence structure. There are very few grammatical slips, and the meaning is always clear. To improve further, you could experiment with more advanced structures, such as inversion or conditional forms, though the current level of accuracy is already quite high and supports the clarity of your report.

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