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 given graph illustrate the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
To begin with,the X axis represents the CO2 emissions in metric tonnes and Y axis represnts the years from 1967 - 2007. The portugal average in the year 1967 is 1 and increased in the year 2007 to 5.5 .The Italy average in the year 1967 is 5% and it increased in the year 2007 to 7.9on the other hand Sweden average in the year 1967 was increased to 11 and decreased in the year 2007 to 5. United kingdom average in the year was 10.5 and decreased in the year by 9.
Moving forward their is a downfall of average carbin dioxide(CO2) in the year 2007 in Sweden and United kingdom. In Portugal and Italy their is a highlevel of average in 2007.
At a glance comparison between four countries , the highest average in 1967 is united kingdom and lowest is Portugal. The highest average in 2007 is united kingdom.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the graph, but the data reporting is inconsistent and contains significant inaccuracies. For example, you state Italy's 1967 average was '5%' (it is a metric tonne measurement, not a percentage) and misinterpret the trends for the UK and Sweden. While you identify the start and end points, the lack of precision in reporting the data points (e.g., 'decreased in the year by 9') makes the summary unreliable. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe figures from the graph and avoid confusing units of measurement. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the overall trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes misused, such as 'Moving forward their is a downfall' and 'At a glance comparison'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow between sentences feels disjointed. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs does not effectively group related information. To improve, focus on using transition signals more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus, such as grouping countries by their upward or downward trends.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'represnts', 'carbin', and 'highlevel'. The use of '5%' instead of 'metric tonnes' indicates a lack of attention to the specific data provided. You rely on basic verbs like 'increased' and 'decreased' without varying your language. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable', and ensure that your spelling and terminology are accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The given graph illustrate'), article usage (e.g., 'The portugal average'), and the misuse of 'their' instead of 'there'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and proofread carefully to eliminate common errors in articles and homophones.
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