Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-29

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)

Overall,from 1967to1977 emmision of carbon dioxide was in UK increasing but onward it deacrease sharply till 2007 as same as realese of this gas in sweden also gainning havily however ,after 1977 it fall down at the same time in italy and portugal it increase gradually .

In UK from 1967 to1977 the exhale of carbon dioxide remain same but in sweden it increase from 8 to 10 after that there discharge miniminze toward 2007 per person.

On the other hand ,in Italy and Portugal its exple expand from 1 to 2 in portugal and 4 to 7 in Italy and it going on gradually

In conclusion ,earlier UK and Sweden was at top ranking in emission of carbon dioxide gas but later itly become 2nd heighest in ranking and Portugal is also increasing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the development of the task. While you have identified some main features, such as the general trends for the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, the analysis is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to fully satisfy the requirements of an Academic Task 1. Key data points are missing or inaccurately described, and the comparison between countries is underdeveloped. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview of the data, including specific figures and clear comparisons throughout the period, while ensuring the response meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is often hindered by unclear referencing and a lack of cohesive devices. Phrases like 'onward it deacrease' and 'at the same time in italy' are used in a way that makes the flow of information disjointed. The use of linking words is minimal and sometimes inaccurate, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the four countries. To improve, focus on using a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'subsequently') to connect your sentences and ideas more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and often inappropriate for an academic report. You frequently use non-academic or incorrect terminology, such as 'exhale of carbon dioxide', 'realese', 'exple', and 'gainning havily'. These errors, combined with frequent spelling mistakes (e.g., 'deacrease', 'itly', 'heighest'), impede communication and make the text difficult to read. To reach a higher band, you need to use more precise, academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'declined', 'remained stable', and 'upward trend', while paying closer attention to spelling and word choice.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures that are often error-prone. There are frequent issues with subject-verb agreement, tense consistency (e.g., 'UK and Sweden was'), and word order. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. The lack of complex sentence structures prevents you from demonstrating the grammatical control required for higher bands. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses when describing past trends, and practicing the use of complex sentences to link related ideas.

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