Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-10
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 4.0)
The graph illustrate increase and decrease average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person,[redacted phone]
Overall, the country with the best growth is Portugal. Recently united kingdom average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have decreased. Sweden also fall in carbon dioxide emissions.in recent times, Italy have remain stable
in 1967.UK show the most growth than start fall in 1977.in 2007 UK reached 8 carbon dioxide emissions. In 1977 Sweden increase scarp then the fastest back to decrease. in 1967 Italy lowest 4 historic Italy is remain stable in 2007. Portugal also remain stable fluctuate 6-8.
in conslusion. in 2007 All country had remain stable fluctuate between 4-6
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some trends, the analysis is fragmented and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary of the graph. Several key features, such as the specific starting and ending points for all countries, are missing or inaccurately described. The conclusion is also underdeveloped and does not accurately reflect the data provided in the graph. To improve, you must ensure you describe the trends for all four countries clearly and provide a more thorough overview of the data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks logical organization and clear progression. The paragraphing is ineffective, with sentences appearing as a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the text feel disjointed. For example, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is abrupt, and the use of referencing is unclear. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs and use linking words (e.g., 'however', 'in contrast', 'subsequently') to guide the reader through your analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, which restricts your ability to describe the trends accurately. You rely on basic verbs like 'increase', 'decrease', and 'remain stable' without variation. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'best growth' and 'scarp', which do not accurately describe the data. To achieve a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuate', 'decline', 'peak', and 'level off', and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Italy have remain', 'All country had remain'), missing articles, and incorrect tense usage. The sentence structures are simple and often fragmented, lacking the complexity required for an academic task. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters and improper sentence boundaries. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and using correct verb tenses when describing past data.
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