Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The multiple line graph illustrates about carbon dioxide emission per person in three major nation named United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal within the timeframe of 40 years starting from 1967 to 2007.

Considering from an overall perspective, it can be comprehensively observed that emission in UK and Sweden was highest in the beginning which were gradually decreasing in the following period, whereas in Italy and Portugal the carbon dioxide emission were rising in the upcoming years.

To begin with, around 11 tones emission was reported for UK in 1967 which than showed continuous decline and stood at nearly 9 tones in the last year. In contrast, Sweden carbon dioxide emission was noticed at 8.5 tones in the beginning which then increased to around 10 tones after a decade before experiencing a great downfall to 7 tones in 1987 and still after falling continuously it reached near 5.5 tones in the starting of 2007.

Furthermore, Talking about Italy, there was 4.1 tones emission recorded in 1967 which than increased to 6.1 after 10 years and after a slight fall it reach at 7.8 tones in 1997 and remained constant till the end. The lowest tones at 1.5 was accounted for Portugal which also showed rising trend and it was at around 4 tones in 1987 and nearly 5 tones in 1997 and remained relatively constant till final year.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all requirements of the task. You have identified the main trends for all four countries and made relevant comparisons between them. The overview clearly highlights the contrasting trends between the declining emissions in the UK and Sweden and the rising emissions in Italy and Portugal. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in data reporting; for instance, you mention 'three major nation' but list four, and the description of Sweden's trend is slightly cluttered. To reach a higher band, ensure that data points are cited with greater precision and that the distinction between the two groups of countries is more sharply defined in the overview.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into four paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', and 'To begin with' to guide the reader. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by mechanical phrasing and some awkward transitions. For example, 'Talking about Italy' is a bit informal for an Academic Task 1 response. Additionally, the referencing of time periods could be smoother to improve the overall progression of ideas. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion within the body paragraphs could be more sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'timeframe', 'continuous decline', and 'constant'. However, there are some recurring errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'tones' instead of 'tonnes' and 'nation' instead of 'nations'. The use of 'great downfall' is slightly unnatural in this context. While you attempt to use some less common vocabulary, the inaccuracies in spelling and collocation prevent a higher score. Focusing on precise terminology related to data description (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'plateaued') would enhance your lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is generally effective. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'emission in UK', 'Sweden carbon dioxide emission was noticed'). There are also issues with preposition usage and tense consistency, such as 'than showed' instead of 'then showed'. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher band. To improve, pay closer attention to pluralization and the correct use of definite articles when referring to specific countries or data categories.

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