Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-16
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 given image is line chart which demonstrates the emissions of carbon dioxide per person in four different countries including United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Overall, United Kingdom started from the top but it fell down throughout the time, following portugal which remained at the lowest of the graph through out the period.
In 1967, United Kingdom dominates the other 3 countries remained at the top where emission of Co2 per person is 11%. In Sweden the emission of Co2 per person is 8.5% in 1967, following Italy which
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the ability to address all parts of the task. While you have attempted to identify the main features, the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a full summary that covers the entire period and includes all four countries. Currently, the analysis is too brief to provide a clear overview or make meaningful comparisons, resulting in a failure to meet the basic requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt at an introduction and an overview, the abrupt ending prevents the development of a cohesive structure. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the lack of a complete text makes it difficult to assess the flow of information. To improve, ensure you structure your response with a clear introduction, a distinct overview, and separate paragraphs for detailed comparisons.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. You have used 'emission' and 'per person' multiple times without variation. There are also errors in capitalization, such as 'portugal' and 'Co2'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more precise reporting verbs and synonyms for 'emissions' and 'countries' to avoid repetition and enhance the academic tone of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues like 'United Kingdom dominates' (should be 'dominated' to match the past timeframe) and 'it fell down' (which is slightly informal). The sentence structure is simplistic, and the text ends abruptly, leaving a sentence unfinished. There is a lack of complex structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. Focus on using a variety of sentence types and ensuring consistent tense usage when describing historical data.
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