Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-28
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 illustrates the detailed breakdown of the carbon dioxide produced by the respiration process in different countries countries include- United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal over the period from 1967 to 2007. The units are measured in tones.
overall it is clear that, in UK ,carbon dioxide release from the respiration process had the highest quantity while Portugal recorded the lowest country having low gas emission. Moreover, gas emission increased in Italy whereas in Sweden its concentration declined.
In Portugal, the concentration of the respiratory gas gradually increased from 1 tones in 1967 to5 tones in1997 and after it , its concentration slightly increased in 2007.Whereas, in Sweden the carbon dioxide produced at 8 tones in 1967 and sharply increased above 10 tones in 1777 and then its concentration significantly decreased and recorded at 5 tones in Sweden.
While returning to the remaining countries, in Italy the concentration increased from 4 tones in 1967 to 8 tones in 1997 and then remained unchanged throughout the given period. In contrast, the amount of carbon dioxide gas emission gradually declined throughout the period from 11 tones to below to 9 tones.
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 identifies the main features and trends, such as the UK's decline and Italy's growth. However, there are significant inaccuracies in data reporting. For example, you state that Sweden increased 'above 10 tones in 1777', which is a major factual error regarding the timeline. Additionally, the description of the data is sometimes confusing, such as stating Italy 'remained unchanged' after 1997 when the graph shows a slight fluctuation. While you cover all countries, the lack of precision in interpreting the graph data prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or awkward, such as 'While returning to the remaining countries'. There are also issues with referencing; for instance, the transition between sentences in the third paragraph is disjointed. The overall progression of ideas is present but lacks the fluidity required for a higher band, as the logical flow is occasionally interrupted by confusing phrasing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
You demonstrate a limited range of vocabulary. There is a persistent error in terminology: you refer to CO2 emissions as 'respiration process' and 'respiratory gas', which is scientifically incorrect in this context. Furthermore, the word 'tones' is used repeatedly where 'tonnes' (the metric unit) is the correct spelling. While you attempt to use some descriptive verbs like 'declined' and 'increased', the vocabulary is generally repetitive and lacks the precision needed to describe statistical data effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('in UK'), punctuation (missing spaces after commas and periods), and sentence structure. For example, 'Portugal recorded the lowest country having low gas emission' is syntactically awkward. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in tense or word order. The frequent errors in basic sentence construction and punctuation indicate a need for more careful proofreading and practice with sentence variety.
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