Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
The given bar chart elucitdates information about Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per person,[redacted phone] . The chart differrent catogrioes and present the number in precentages . Overall it is clear that there are noticeable among the catogrioes shown in the chart . In addition some catogrioes show some flucation follwing by increament as well as decremeant whears some case stable .
According to the chart the first main activites portugal 0.5 2007 compare to the other . The follwing by second catogrioes italy 4.1 to 2007 compare to the other . The following by Third catagrioes sweden 8.2 to 2007 compare to the other . The last and four catagrioes United Kingdom 10.3 to 2007 compare to the other . The show compare clear comparison activitie .
According to the chart CO2 emissions in metric tonnes .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is underdeveloped and fails to accurately report the main features of the graph. The student attempts to list data points for 2007 but does not describe the trends over the 40-year period (1967–2007) or make meaningful comparisons between the countries. The description of the data is confusing and lacks the necessary analysis required for an Academic Task 1 response. The summary is incomplete and does not provide a clear overview of the information presented.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs are disjointed and difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are largely absent or used incorrectly, making the progression of information unclear. The sentences are repetitive in structure, and the lack of clear transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion makes the text difficult to read. The overall arrangement of information is not coherent, and the referencing of data points is confusing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and contains numerous spelling errors, such as 'elucitdates', 'catogrioes', 'flucation', 'follwing', and 'increament'. The student struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing data (e.g., 'activities' instead of 'emissions'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information accurately, and the frequent spelling mistakes impede communication. There is no evidence of an attempt to use less common lexical items or precise academic language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response relies on very simple, often fragmented sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect verb forms, and poor punctuation. For example, 'The show compare clear comparison activitie' is grammatically incorrect and lacks a clear subject-verb relationship. The lack of complex structures and the high frequency of errors make the text difficult to understand. The response does not demonstrate a sufficient range of grammar to meet higher band descriptors.
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