Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-28
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
line chart depicts about the information about the average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the followgiven ing countThe ries in the given period of time. the data is caliberated in tones.
overall, it is crystal clear that the united kingdom was widely seen in the last year while portugal and swedan experience lowest emissions in the given period of time.
At the fleeting glance ,initially in the first year 1967 united kingdom has highest emissions 11tonnes and gained slightly decline
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 81 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The overview is present but lacks detail, and the body paragraph is incomplete, failing to provide a comprehensive summary of the trends for all four countries. The analysis is cut off prematurely, meaning the key features and comparisons required by the prompt are not fully developed. To improve, you must ensure you provide a complete overview and sufficient supporting data for all categories presented in the graph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt at an introduction and an overview, the lack of a completed body paragraph makes it difficult to assess the use of cohesive devices. The transition between the introduction and the overview is abrupt, and the lack of development prevents the establishment of a clear, coherent structure. You should aim to organize your report into a clear introduction, an overview, and two distinct body paragraphs to ensure a logical flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors, such as 'caliberated' (calibrated) and 'followgiven ing countThe ries'. There is a reliance on basic phrasing, and the word choice is often imprecise or incorrectly formed. While the topic is clear, the lack of range and the presence of spelling and word-formation errors hinder the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'peaked', and ensure you check your spelling carefully.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation. For example, 'line chart depicts about the information' is grammatically incorrect, and the sentence 'united kingdom was widely seen in the last year' is unclear. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the existing sentences are often fragmented or poorly constructed. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice using articles and prepositions correctly.
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