Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-07
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 demonstrates about carbon dioxide emissions by per person by four countries united kingdom, Sweden, Italy , Portugal from year 1967 to 2007.
Firstly the graph illustraies about that the in year 1967 maximum average carbon dioxide was absorb by united kingdom it about 10 to 12 metric tones. whereas on other side Portugal has LEAST AMUNT OF CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS IT AROUND 1 METRIC tonnes. Futhermore Italy is also 2nd least carbon dioxide emissions country it has almost 4.5 metric Tonnes. but in year 2007 united kingdom carbon dioxide level decline about 3 metric tonne on other hand Portugal carbon dioxide emission level incline 5 metric Tonnes its a huge incline. Sweden have 9 metric Tonnes in year 1967 but in between year 1987 there is a sudden peak and reach up to 11 metric Tonnes it increase by 2 Tonnes in 10 year but after 1978 it incline to 5 metric Tonne in year 2007.
Overall, we can conclude that united kingdom have highest metric tonne carbon dioxide by per person. and Portugal have least amount of carbon dioxide by per person.
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 the main features of the graph, such as the initial high emissions in the UK and the low starting point for Portugal. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear, analytical overview. The student identifies some data points, but the description of trends is inconsistent and occasionally inaccurate (e.g., the claim that the UK declined by 3 metric tonnes is not clearly supported by the visual data). The summary is also quite basic, failing to synthesize the information effectively to highlight the most significant trends or contrasts between the four countries over the 40-year period.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes misused, such as 'whereas on other side' and 'Futhermore'. The progression of ideas within paragraphs is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the countries. Referencing is often unclear, and the transition between the description of individual country trends and the overall summary is abrupt. The lack of sophisticated linking words hinders the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'increase', 'decline', and 'amount'. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'absorb by united kingdom' instead of 'emitted by the UK' and 'incline' used incorrectly to mean 'increase'. Spelling errors are frequent, including 'illustraies', 'Futhermore', and 'tones'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision, which restricts the score for this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structures, with issues in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Sweden have 9 metric Tonnes') and article usage (e.g., 'in year 1967'). Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and commas. While the student attempts some complex sentence structures, they are often faulty or poorly constructed. The frequent errors in tense and preposition usage indicate a need for a stronger grasp of fundamental English grammar.
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