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 chart illustrates the average amount of carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007

Overall, the UK had the highest emissions throughout the period, although its figure gradually declined, In contrast, emissions in Italy and Portugal increased considerably, Sweden experienced a rise followed by a significant decrease.

In 1967, the UK produced about 11 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person , compared about 8.5 tonnes in Sweden . Italy and Portugal recorded much lower figures, at approximately 4 and 1 tonne . By 1977 , emissions in Sweden had risen to just 10 tonnes ,Italy also rose to about 6 tonnes , while Portugal reached around 2 tonnes

After 1977, Swedens emissions fell steadily to about 5.5 tonnes in 2007 . The UK also decreased to around 8.5 tonnes . In contrast , Italy increased to nearly 8 tonnes, while Portugal rose to about 5.5 tonnes

Overall ,all gap between the countries become smaller by 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all four countries and highlighted the key changes over the 40-year period. The comparison between the countries is well-integrated, particularly the observation that the gap between the nations narrowed by 2007. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurate; for instance, stating the UK started at 11 tonnes is a good use of data, but ensure your descriptions of the trends (e.g., 'gradually declined') are consistently supported by the visual evidence throughout the report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast,' 'Overall,' and 'By 1977' to guide the reader through the data. However, the paragraphing is slightly inconsistent, and some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The final sentence, 'Overall, all gap between the countries become smaller,' is a bit disconnected from the previous paragraph. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring consistent use of cohesive devices would enhance the overall structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates,' 'emissions,' 'considerably,' and 'steadily.' There are some minor issues with word choice and phrasing, such as 'all gap' instead of 'the gap' and 'compared about' instead of 'compared to about.' While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. Incorporating more sophisticated synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('the UK,' 'the gap'), punctuation issues (a comma splice in the second paragraph), and subject-verb agreement errors ('all gap... become smaller'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic punctuation and article usage will significantly improve your accuracy.

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