Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The line graph illustrate that the average emission carbon dioxide per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal over the period from 1967 to 2007.Overall, it is clear that the corban dioxide emission rise in United Kingdom peak metric tones to the low. In addition, the carbon dioxide emissions in Portugal decline metric tones to rose high.
In the United Kingdom the carbon dioxide emission increase to the 11 metric tones in 1967 and then decrease to the 9 metric tones in 2007.The carbon dioxide emission in Sweden rose to 10 metric tones in 1967. and then decline to 5 metric tones in 2007.
The carbon dioxide emission in Italy metric tones up and down in 1967 and then reach to the 7 metric tones in 2007.The carbon dioxide emission in Portugal respectively low then go to the high metric tone in 1967 and then grew to 5 metric tones in 2007.
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 summarise the main features of the graph, but the information provided is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, stating that the UK emissions 'peak metric tones to the low' is unclear, and the description of the trends for Italy and Portugal is factually inconsistent with the provided graph. While you have identified the countries and the timeframe, the lack of accurate data reporting and the failure to clearly highlight the main trends (such as the overall decline in the UK and Sweden versus the increase in Portugal) mean the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as 'In addition' and 'respectively', which do not connect the sentences effectively. The referencing is also unclear; for instance, the phrase 'metric tones up and down' lacks a clear subject or logical flow. The overall structure is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of the data across the four countries.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'emission carbon dioxide' instead of 'carbon dioxide emissions' and 'metric tones up and down'. The phrasing is often awkward, which occasionally impedes the reader's understanding of the data. To improve, you should focus on using more precise verbs to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'surged', or 'remained stable', rather than repeating 'increase' or 'decline'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The line graph illustrate'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures (e.g., 'The carbon dioxide emission in Italy metric tones up and down'). Complex sentence structures are attempted but are generally inaccurate. While the meaning is usually discernible, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction before attempting more complex structures.
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