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 compares the average carbon dioxide emissions per person in four different countries, UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal in 1967 and 2007.

Overall, United Kingdom is the country where the emissions of CO2 had significant amount, while over time Portugal and Italy experienced a rise. In contrast, Sweden citizens emissions amount was decreased with the time.

To begin with, around 11 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide was emissioned by the citizens of UK in 1967, which over the period of time noticed a gradual decreased accounted approximately 9 metric tonnes in 2007. Moreover, almost 9 metric tonnes CO2 was released in 1967 in Sweden which after a decade reached slight more than 10 metric tonnes. However, after that there was sharp decrease witnessed at 7 in 1987. Over the period of two decades slow decline noticed reaching slight more than 5 metric tonnes.

On the other hand, Italy and Portugal co2 emission level was almost at 4 and 0.8 respectivelly in first year. With the time in both areas, co2 emission level was increased steadily between 1977 to 1997. In 2007, Italy and Portugal reached their maximum amount of CO2 emission around 8 and 6 respectivally.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant data points for all four countries. The overview clearly contrasts the downward trends of the UK and Sweden with the upward trends of Italy and Portugal. However, the response could be improved by ensuring more precise data reporting. For instance, stating 'around 11 metric tonnes' is acceptable, but some figures are slightly vague or lack the necessary units consistently. You have covered all parts of the task well, though the comparison between the countries could be more integrated to highlight the shifting rankings over the 40-year period.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'On the other hand' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'in first year' instead of 'in the first year of the period'. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and there is a clear progression of ideas from the start to the end of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'metric tonnes', 'gradual decreased', and 'steadily'. However, there are several word-choice and collocation errors, such as 'emissioned' (should be 'emitted'), 'citizens emissions amount was decreased' (awkward phrasing), and 'slight more' (should be 'slightly more'). Spelling errors like 'respectivelly' and 'respectivally' also detract from the overall quality. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensuring accurate word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow. Examples include 'United Kingdom is the country where the emissions of CO2 had significant amount' (missing articles and awkward structure) and 'Sweden citizens emissions amount was decreased with the time' (incorrect possessive and preposition usage). While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of errors in articles, verb forms, and prepositions prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles.

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