Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-06

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)

The graph illustrates the average amount of carbon dioxide emissions by every person in UK ,Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Overall, In Italy and Portugal , there were increase in the carbon dioxide emission. The amount of CO2 is declined in the UK and Sweden.

First of all, There is majority increase in Italy and Portugal approximately 3.9% and 5.7% emission of CO2 respectively. Morever which is the sign of increase in the population in these countries. Secondly there is martial decrease in the UK and sweden about 2.3% and 3.8% release of CO2 per person respectively. This thing shows the decrease in the population of UK and Sweden. Now the rate of emission of CO2 in Sweden and Portugal is near to same. But there us small poroportion in the

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

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 the main trends (increases in Italy/Portugal and decreases in UK/Sweden), the analysis is underdeveloped and lacks sufficient detail. Furthermore, the interpretation of the data is inaccurate; you incorrectly attribute the changes in CO2 emissions directly to population changes, which is not supported by the provided graph. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview, include more specific data points from the graph, and avoid making external assumptions that are not present in the source material.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, and there is a basic attempt to use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'First of all', and 'Secondly'. However, the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final sentence and the abrupt ending. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. To improve, focus on creating smoother transitions between sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, complete structure. The lack of a concluding summary or a fully developed final thought makes the overall flow feel disjointed.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'increase' and 'decrease'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'majority increase' and 'martial decrease', which are not standard English expressions in this context. The spelling errors, such as 'poroportion', further detract from the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'a significant decline', and ensure you use these terms accurately in the correct context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'there were increase' (missing article/pluralization), 'which is the sign of increase in the population' (awkward phrasing), and 'there us small poroportion' (incorrect verb and spelling). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and sentence construction. Practicing the use of complex structures, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, will help demonstrate a wider grammatical range and improve the overall accuracy of your writing.

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