Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18
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 below graph shows ratio of CO2 emissions of per person in the UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Given graph shows the ratio of carbon dioxide per person was 1967 to 2007. Firstly, United Kingdom in was 1967 is the highest metric tons at 11% after ration was decreasing was the 2007 at 9%. Secondly, Sweden in was 1967 the peak is start for the 9% and after peak increasing and 1977 was highest peak at approximately 10.5%. Moreover, peak was decreasing and one time constantly a few times and then decreasing was 2007 at 5%.
Not only this, but Next country was also Italy ratio started by 4.3% and in
increasing constantly and in 1997 and 2007 was constantly increasing at 7.9%. Moreover, Last country was used in Portugal, it was started 1967 at 1% and Fastly increasing at the time periods 2007 at 5.9%.
In Conclusion, here was see the given graph and understand two country's ratios decreasing such as United Kingdom and Sweden. And two country's CO2 emissions in metric tons go to decreasing level to increasing for Italy and Portugal.
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 attempts to cover the main features of the graph, but the information is often inaccurate or poorly presented. For example, the student states the UK started at 11% and ended at 9%, whereas the graph shows metric tons, not percentages. Furthermore, the description of trends is confusing; the student uses terms like 'Fastly increasing' and 'constantly increasing' in ways that do not accurately reflect the data points. While the response identifies the four countries and the time period, the lack of precision in reporting the data and the failure to make meaningful comparisons between the countries significantly limits the task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as 'Not only this, but Next country was also Italy'. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the countries. The concluding paragraph attempts to summarize the trends but fails to provide a clear overview, instead repeating the confusion found in the body paragraphs. The lack of logical flow and the repetitive structure hinder the overall coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often inappropriate for an academic report. The student consistently uses 'ratio' instead of 'emissions' or 'levels', and 'metric tons' is used incorrectly as a percentage. Phrases like 'Fastly increasing' are non-standard and demonstrate a lack of control over word formation. There is also significant repetition of basic verbs like 'increasing' and 'decreasing'. The vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with the necessary precision required for an Academic Task 1 response, often leading to confusion regarding the actual meaning of the data presented.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are persistent issues with sentence structure, such as 'United Kingdom in was 1967 is the highest metric tons', which lacks a clear subject-verb relationship. Preposition usage is often incorrect (e.g., 'in was 1967'), and there are errors in tense and word order throughout the text. While the student attempts to use complex sentences, these are almost always faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. The high frequency of errors in basic grammar significantly affects the readability of the report.
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