Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-31

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 6.5)

The line graph below illustrates the mean amount of the carbon dioxide released per person in United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between the time period of 1967 to 2007.

The highest amount of carbon dioxide which was about 11 tonnes was emitted by United Kingdom in the year 1967,which in the coming years showed a gradual decrease in the emissions over the period of 1967 to 2007.Second highest carbon emitting country about 9 tonnes is Sweden.From 1967 to 1977,it showed a gradual increase in the emission,but after 1977 it showed a rapid decrease in the carbon emissions over the period of 1977 to 2007.

Italy showed even lower carbon emissions about 4.1 tonnes in the year 1967 but however the carbon emission index rose gradually over the period of 1967 to 1997 and then remained 7 tonnes till 2007.

Portugal showed the lowest amount of carbon emissions about 1 tonnes in the year 1967,similarly like Italy it also showed a gradual inrease in the emissions nd continued to rise till 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all four countries and the time period, identifying key trends such as the UK's decline and Portugal's growth. However, the overview is missing; a summary of the main trends (e.g., the convergence of emissions or the overall downward trend for some and upward for others) is essential for a higher band. Some data points are slightly inaccurate, such as stating the UK started at 11 tonnes when the graph shows it closer to 10.5, and the description of Sweden's peak is slightly imprecise. To improve, ensure you include a clear overview paragraph and verify data points against the graph more carefully.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'showed a...'). There are also issues with punctuation, such as missing spaces after commas (e.g., '1967,which') and inconsistent paragraph transitions. While the progression of ideas is logical, the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the flow feel a bit disjointed. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring correct punctuation would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'emissions', 'gradual decrease', and 'carbon emitting country'. However, there are several spelling errors ('inrease', 'nd') and some awkward phrasing, such as 'mean amount of the carbon dioxide'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying heavily on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'plateaued', or 'surpassed', and ensure greater attention to spelling and word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. These include missing articles ('in United Kingdom'), incorrect preposition usage ('in the time period of 1967 to 2007'), and tense inconsistencies. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they are noticeable and occur throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering article usage, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring that complex sentences are constructed accurately without missing words or punctuation errors.

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