Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The provided line chart depicts about CO2 emissions per person in the countries United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal in the years 1967 to 2007. The data is calibrated in metric tonnes.

Overall it is crystal clear that carbon dioxide emissions per person has been highest in United Kingdom while the lowest is in the country of Portugal.

At a fleeting glance a minor dip can be seen in the amount of carbon emissions by the population of UK from about 11 metric tonnes to approximately 9 units followed by Sweden which experienced a small but sharp incline to reach its peak but then suffered a continuous decline till it reached about 5 CO2 emissions in given units by a person.

Furthermore, Italy and Portugal moved almost parallel to each other whereas Italy begun at about 4 units to reach almost 7 units in 1997 while Portugal commenced from 1 metric tonne and reached about 5 units in same year. Then while Italy became consistent at 7 units, Portugal continued at 5 units of carbon emissions per person.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main features and trends of the graph. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data from the chart. However, there are some inaccuracies in your reporting of the data. For instance, you state the UK started at 11 metric tonnes, but the graph shows it closer to 10.5. Additionally, you mention Sweden reached a peak and then declined to 5, but the graph shows it ending closer to 6. While you cover all countries, ensure your data extraction is more precise to reach a higher band. The comparison between countries is generally well-handled, but more explicit comparative language would strengthen the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'then', and 'whereas' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the transition into the second body paragraph is clear, but the internal structure of the paragraph describing Italy and Portugal could benefit from more varied linking words to avoid repetition of 'reached' and 'units'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'calibrated', 'incline', and 'commenced'. However, there are some issues with word choice and collocation. For example, 'depicts about CO2 emissions' is grammatically awkward, and 'in given units by a person' is unnatural. You also repeat the word 'units' frequently, which limits the sophistication of your writing. To improve, try to use more precise synonyms for 'increase' or 'decrease' and avoid repetitive phrasing when describing numerical data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'emissions per person has been' (should be 'have been') and 'Italy begun' (should be 'began'). The phrase 'depicts about CO2 emissions' is also incorrect. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy. To reach a higher band, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage, particularly when describing historical data trends.

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