Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
The given line graph represents the how much average carbon submission by the per person in the United Kingdom Sweden Italy and a Portugal between the year 1967 and 2017 that has been calibrated in metric tons
Overall description clear that United Kingdom carries had a highest value while the Portugal having a lowest value of carbon emission in the United Kingdom in a given time period
At fleeting glance United Kingdom carries be highest value approximately 10.5 in year 1967 which are decrease remain only the 8.5 in the year. And done which which followed by this Sweden chartered from beginning at the 8.5 and sharply increase in 1977 reached at the 10.1 metric tonnes . Then it decrease steadily remain at 5.5
Moving ahead carbon emission by the Italy is near about a 4.1 metric tonnes then they will sharply increase reached at the 7.5 metric tonnes while Portugal have the lowest value ranging from the 1.5 to 5.5 in given time period
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response identifies the main features and trends, such as the UK's decline and Italy's growth. However, the summary is hindered by inaccurate data reporting and a lack of clarity. For instance, the mention of '2017' contradicts the prompt's '2007', and the description of the UK's trend is confusingly phrased. While the key countries are mentioned, the comparison between them is weak. The overview is present but lacks precision, and the data points cited are sometimes difficult to follow, which limits the overall effectiveness of the summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow between ideas is often disjointed. Transitions like 'At fleeting glance' and 'Moving ahead' are used, but they feel mechanical and do not always logically connect the sentences. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the sentence structure makes it difficult to track which country is being discussed. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks the logical progression required for a higher band score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The range of vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies. Phrases like 'carbon submission' (instead of emissions) and 'calibrated in metric tons' are used incorrectly. There is also repetition of basic structures and vocabulary. While the reader can understand the general intent, the lack of precision in word choice and the presence of errors in collocation prevent the response from reaching a higher band. More precise terminology related to data description is needed.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include missing articles ('in year 1967'), incorrect verb forms ('United Kingdom carries had a highest value'), and awkward phrasing ('which are decrease remain only the 8.5'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and missing commas. These errors are frequent and occasionally cause the reader to pause, though they do not completely impede communication.
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