Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-01
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 below shows the average concentration carbon dioxide that can emit per person in 1967 to 2007. these are the four country that are discuss in the graph are United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal that can discuss them the carbon dioxide emission.
In this graph firstly discuss about them United Kingdom such as the emission of the carbon dioxide in 1967 that was more then 10 in metric cubic tone. In 2007 that can decrease into them less then 10 metric tone. In UK, the concentration of the carbon dioxide can decrease after 1967.
secondly, discuss about them Sweden. In Sweden 1967 carbon dioxide emission that increase firstly to 8 then decrease then 6.
In Italy the concentration of carbon dioxide is 4 in 1967 that can increase have less then 8 in 2007.
In Portugal, discuss about them carbon dioxide concentration less then 2 in 1967 that can increase to 6 in 2007.
The conclusion of the graph have to some country that can decrease them the carbon dioxide concentration and some can increase them carbon dioxide concentration due to increase population and harvesting of the trees.
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 covers all four countries mentioned in the graph, but the reporting of data is inconsistent and lacks precision. For example, stating that UK emissions were 'more then 10' is vague, and the description of Sweden's trend is confusingly phrased. The overview is weak; it fails to highlight the main trends (e.g., the downward trend for the UK and Sweden versus the upward trend for Italy and Portugal). Furthermore, the inclusion of external information about 'harvesting of the trees' is not present in the graph and is therefore irrelevant to the task. The response addresses the prompt but lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by repetitive and awkward phrasing. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as starting every paragraph with 'In this graph firstly discuss' or 'secondly, discuss'. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the countries. The flow between sentences is disjointed, and the lack of varied linking words makes the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There is a frequent misuse of basic terms, such as 'concentration' instead of 'emissions' and 'metric cubic tone' instead of 'metric tonnes'. The student struggles to use precise language to describe trends, relying on simple verbs like 'increase' or 'decrease' without variation. There are also persistent errors in word choice that occasionally impede the clarity of the information being presented. A wider range of academic vocabulary related to data description is needed to improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'that can emit', 'that can decrease'), subject-verb agreement errors, and misuse of prepositions. Punctuation is also problematic, with run-on sentences and missing articles. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the use of more complex structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. The writing lacks the control required for a higher level of accuracy.
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