Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-09

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 7.5)

The table illustrates the number of fatal, serious and slight injuries caused by gun and knife crime in Great Britain between 1998–1999 and 2006–2007, together with the percentage increase in each category over the period.

Overall, the number of injuries increased considerably during the period, with slight injuries showing by far the greatest growth. In contrast, fatal injuries remained relatively low and experienced only a modest increase. The total number of injuries also rose substantially, although figures for serious, slight and total injuries are not provided for 2006–2007.

In 1998–1999, there were 49 fatal injuries, compared with 162 serious injuries. The number of fatal injuries increased steadily to 95 in 2001–2002, before fluctuating and eventually reaching 58 in 2006–2007. Despite these fluctuations, the overall increase in fatal injuries was only 18%. Serious injuries, on the other hand, rose considerably, from 162 to 476, representing an increase of 194%. The figure for serious injuries reached its highest point in 2005–2006.

Slight injuries were considerably more common than the other two categories throughout the period. Their number rose from 653 in 1998–1999 to 1,066 in 2000–2001, and then continued increasing to a peak of 3,424 in 2004–2005. Although this figure fell slightly to 3,296 in 2005–2006, it was still more than four times the initial figure, resulting in an overall increase of 405%. Similarly, the total number of injuries increased from 864 at the beginning of the period to 3,821 in 2005–2006, an overall rise of 342%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have provided a clear and accurate summary of the main features of the data. You successfully identified the overall trends, such as the significant growth in slight injuries compared to the modest rise in fatal ones. You also made relevant comparisons between categories and across the time period. The data is well-selected to support your points, and you correctly noted the limitations of the data provided in the table. The response fully addresses all parts of the prompt, providing a comprehensive overview of the statistics.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information effectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use a range of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Despite these fluctuations', and 'Similarly' to link sentences and paragraphs. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different categories of injuries. The flow of information is natural, making the report easy to follow throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'remained relatively low', 'experienced only a modest increase', and 'fluctuating' show a good level of precision. You use a variety of verbs and adverbs to describe trends, such as 'rose substantially' and 'continued increasing'. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, incorporating a few more sophisticated or less common collocations could elevate the response further.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your control of grammar is strong, with a variety of complex sentence structures used accurately. You effectively use subordinate clauses and comparative structures, such as 'Slight injuries were considerably more common than the other two categories'. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are very few, if any, grammatical errors. The majority of your sentences are error-free, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and flexibility in your writing.

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