Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-21

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 6.0)

the line graph illustrate average emissions of carbon dioxide per head in four British countries(UK, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal) from 1967 to 2007. Units are measured in metric ton.

Overall, the United Kingdom has the highest number of individual who emitted carbon dioxide within the period given while Portugal was the least country with the number of persons with carbon dioxide emission.

In 1967, UK began at about 11 metric tonnes of co2 but gradually decreased till the end at around 8.8 metric tonnes of CO2. Portugal started slightly above 1 metric ton of CO2 in 1967 and increase dramatically around 4.7 metric tonnes before it plateaued to the end in 2007.

Italy started slightly above 4 metric tonnes in 1967and witnessed a steady till the end just below 8 metric tonnes in 2007 contrary to Sweden that started in 1967 with about 8.8 metric toones and plummeted before ending around 5 metric tonnes in 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all four countries and made relevant comparisons, such as noting the UK's decline and Portugal's growth. However, there are some inaccuracies in your interpretation of the data. For example, you describe the UK as having the 'highest number of individuals who emitted carbon dioxide,' which is a misinterpretation of the graph; the graph shows average emissions per person, not the number of people. Additionally, referring to the countries as 'British countries' is factually incorrect as Sweden, Italy, and Portugal are not in Britain. To improve, ensure you accurately describe the units and labels provided in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group the data by country. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In 1967' and 'contrary to,' to link your ideas. However, the paragraphing is somewhat disjointed, and the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the phrase 'the least country with the number of persons,' which is confusing. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear focus would help elevate your score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, using terms like 'dramatically,' 'plateaued,' 'plummeted,' and 'witnessed a steady.' However, there are some word choice errors that affect precision, such as 'the least country' instead of 'the country with the lowest emissions.' There are also minor spelling errors, such as 'toones' instead of 'tonnes.' To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary accurately reflects the data trends without confusing the subject matter (e.g., emissions vs. people).

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the line graph illustrate' (subject-verb agreement) and 'the least country with the number of persons' (awkward phrasing). You also have some punctuation and capitalization issues, such as 'co2' instead of 'CO2.' While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization will help improve your accuracy.

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