Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-31

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 show the average carbon dioxide of per person in different country between 1967 and 2007.

In 1967, united kingdom have high average of carbon dioxide emission which is above than the 10. It falls in 1977 to 2007 and left only 9 percent. After UK, there is sweeden in 1967 its average is 8 and n 1977 its average of carbon dioxide increase and reach at 10 and after this it fal again and reach at 6 in 2007. If we see average of italy, in 1967 its average is 4 per person and in 1977 its increase and carbon dioxide average increase with every year. In 2007, the average of carbon dioxide per person reaches near to 8. In portugal, its average is lower than the other countries in starting and in 1977 its increase and reach at 3 and every year the ratio of carbon dioxide is increase and in 2007 it reachs at 5.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the graph, identifying the trends for the four countries. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing data points rather than synthesising the information into a clear overview. The 'overview' is missing, as the response jumps straight into specific details. To reach a higher band, you must include a summary paragraph that highlights the most significant trends, such as the overall decline in the UK and Sweden versus the steady increase in Italy and Portugal. Additionally, some data points are inaccurate, such as stating the UK 'left only 9 percent' in 2007, which is a misinterpretation of the unit of measurement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for a structured report. The flow of information is repetitive, relying heavily on 'in 1967' and 'in 1977' to start sentences. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; the text feels like a list of observations rather than a cohesive summary. To improve, you should group countries by their trends (e.g., those that decreased vs. those that increased) and use linking words like 'conversely', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your observations more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'average' and 'increase' without variation. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'left only 9 percent' (referring to emissions) and 'the ratio of carbon dioxide is increase'. To improve, you should use a wider range of verbs to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'declined', 'surpassed', or 'remained stable'. Precision is key in Task 1; ensure you are using the correct terminology for data, such as 'metric tonnes per capita' rather than just 'average'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement ('The graph show', 'it reachs') and article usage ('in different country'). The sentence structures are simple and repetitive, lacking the complex forms required for higher bands. For example, you often use 'its average is...' repeatedly. You should aim to incorporate more complex structures, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent when describing past data. Proofreading for basic errors like 'sweeden' (spelling) and 'fal' (spelling) is also necessary.

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