Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-22
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 Graph illustrates average carbon dioxide emissions per person among European nations including United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
Overall, The emission is in metric tones and all of them are below 12 metric tonnes. Among four curves indicating the average carbon dioxide emissions two of the are rising and the other two are descending.
Firstly, It is well noticable of the curve of the country Sweden. Till 1977 it's carbon dioxide consumption was rising. Just after it began to fall at a excellent slope. The Carbon di oxide consumption of Italy and Portugal's are concerning. Their consumption of carbon is growing at a pace where in 1967 the consumption of Portugal was less than of the Italy. if we notice properly we can see Italy's consumption has come to a constant after 1997.
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, the analysis is incomplete. You mention that two countries are rising and two are descending, but you do not provide specific data points or clear comparisons between the nations. The description of the trends is vague, and you have omitted the United Kingdom entirely from the body paragraphs. To improve, ensure you cover all countries mentioned in the graph and provide specific figures to support your observations, ensuring the response is sufficiently detailed to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into an introduction and a body paragraph, but the structure is underdeveloped. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical (e.g., 'Firstly'). The progression of ideas is disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition between Sweden, Italy, and Portugal is abrupt. Paragraphing is present but insufficient for a clear, logical flow. To improve, use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping countries by their trends (rising vs. falling) to create a more logical structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'consumption' to describe carbon dioxide emissions, which is inaccurate in this context; 'emissions' or 'output' would be more appropriate. There are also errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'at a excellent slope' and 'concerning'. Some terms are used incorrectly, such as 'carbon dioxide consumption' instead of 'emissions'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary related to data description and ensure your word choices are contextually accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'two of the are rising', 'It is well noticable of the curve', and 'consumption of Portugal was less than of the Italy'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary capitalization (e.g., 'The Graph', 'The emission'). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and proofreading for basic mechanical errors. Increasing the variety of sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will also help improve your score.
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