Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-03
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 5.0)
Here I ll describe the carbon die oxide emmison in metric tonnes in different countries with different year . We will discuss between 1967 to 2007 year.
Average carbon dioxide in per person in 1967 is higher in united kingdom around 11metric tones and it start decrease from 1977to 2007 around seven metric tonnes . Lowest carbon die oxide in 1967 in Portugal country which is 1 and it increasd in 1977 up to two metric tonnes anc it’s stable in 1997 and 2007 year around 5 metric tonnes . It remains stable for 10 years .
In 1967, Italy country has 4 metric tonnes carbon die oxide emission which rise in 1977 more than 6 metric tonnes and not too much increased in 1987 it stay constant in 1997and 2007 around seven metric tonnes .
Sweden country has 7 metric tonnes in 1967 and than increased in 1977 around 11 metric tonnes and decrease in 1987 to 2007 around 5 metric tonnes .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers all four countries and the time period provided. However, it lacks a clear overview of the main trends, which is essential for a high band score in Task 1. The information is presented as a list of data points rather than a summary of key features. For example, the report mentions specific figures for each year but fails to highlight the overall contrast between the UK's decline and Portugal's growth. To improve, you should include an introductory overview paragraph that identifies the most significant trends at a glance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical. Phrases like 'In 1967' and 'It remains stable' are used repeatedly, making the flow feel somewhat disjointed. There is a lack of linking words to connect ideas or show relationships between the data points. To improve, try using a wider variety of transition signals such as 'In contrast,' 'Conversely,' or 'Meanwhile' to better connect your sentences and paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use the same verbs, such as 'increased' and 'decrease,' and there are several spelling errors, such as 'die oxide' instead of 'dioxide' and 'emmison' instead of 'emission.' The phrasing 'Italy country' and 'Sweden country' is unnatural; it is better to simply use the country names. To achieve a higher score, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'peaked,' or 'remained steady,' and ensure you spell technical terms correctly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the' is often missing) and verb tenses. For instance, you write 'it start decrease' instead of 'it started to decrease' and 'Italy country has' instead of 'Italy had.' Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods and commas. To improve, focus on using a mix of simple and complex sentences and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage when describing past data.
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