Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-25
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 compares figures for average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person during 1967 and 2007 in four countries, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal.
The line graph shows us in two periods. We can see the first period all of countries below are increased. But the second showed two of four are rise and others are decreased. Special, in 2007, Portugal and Sweden have the same average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person.
In the first period between 1967 and 1977, start with lower score while, 1977, all four countries are increase by around 2 or 3 metric tonnes. Example, the UK is stand at 10.8 tonnes and the other, Sweden peaks at 10.3 tonnes.
By contrast, for the second period in 1977 and 2007, has two different in there. The number one is two contries are quickly go up. Italy and Portugal are increase. One of them fluctuates around 6.5 in 1977 while in 2007, is around 7.8. However Portugal has a fluctuate between 2.5 and 5.3 from 1987-97. Number two has the UK and Sweden. The UK is slightly fell between 10.8 and 8.9 in [redacted phone]. While significantly plummeting from 10.2 to 5.3 is from Sweden.
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 summarize the main features of the graph, but the analysis is often unclear and lacks precision. While you identify some trends, the description of the data is frequently inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that all countries increased between 1967 and 1977, or the vague references to 'number one' and 'number two'. The overview is weak, as it fails to clearly highlight the most significant trends, such as the overall decline in the UK and Sweden versus the growth in Italy and Portugal. To improve, focus on selecting the most important data points and describing them with greater accuracy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Special, in 2007' or 'Number two has the UK and Sweden'. These transitions do not effectively link the ideas, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison. To improve, use clearer signposting language and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, rather than jumping between countries and time periods in a disjointed manner.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'increase', 'rise', and 'go up'. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'start with lower score' and 'the UK is stand at'. The phrasing 'significantly plummeting' is also slightly unnatural in this context. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuate', 'decline', 'peak', and 'level off', and ensure these are used with correct grammatical structures.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'all of countries below are increased'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. Sentence structures are often simple or fragmented, and the attempt at complex sentences frequently results in errors, such as 'The number one is two contries are quickly go up'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb forms, and practicing the use of prepositions and articles, which are currently inconsistent throughout the text.
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