Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-17
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)
This below mentioned graph illustrates average emissions of carbon dioxide(CO2) for individuals in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
overall, over the decades different emissions of carbon dioxide in different countries has been shown.
firstly talk about UK that is gradually decrease from 11 tonnes to 8 tonnes. Sweden rose to just over 10 tonnes in 1977 but after that it fell sharply to about 5 tonnes. Italy rose up from 4 to 7 tonnes from 1967 to 1997 after that it remain constant.
Portugal increased constantly from about 1 to 5.5 tonnes over all the year from 1967 to 2007.
in 2007 UK has the highest emission of carbon dioxide that is about 8 tonnes but Sweden and Portugal has the same affect which is about 5.5 tonnes. in other years it remain fluctuate to different tonnes. only the Sweden is that country which is at lowest point in 1967.
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 frame provided. However, the analysis is quite superficial and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. The 'overall' paragraph is vague and does not highlight the most significant features, such as the contrasting trends between the UK/Sweden (decreasing) and Italy/Portugal (increasing). The data reporting is sometimes inaccurate; for example, stating the UK had the highest emissions in 2007 is incorrect based on the graph, as Italy's figures are higher. The response lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the structure is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical, such as 'firstly talk about' and 'after that'. There is a lack of logical progression between sentences, making the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the paragraphing does not effectively separate the overview from the supporting details.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'rose up', 'increased constantly', and 'remain fluctuate' demonstrate a lack of precision and control. There are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'same affect' instead of 'same level' or 'similar trend'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey basic meaning, but it does not show the flexibility or precision required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('Sweden and Portugal has', 'it remain fluctuate'), article usage, and sentence structure ('This below mentioned graph illustrates'). The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. Complex structures are attempted but are often inaccurate, which affects the overall readability of the report.
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