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)

This heaph shows carbon dioxide emission per person from [redacted phone], its clearly visible that United Kingdom has highest rate of carbon dioxide emissions in 1968 but in 2007 they have improved and have reached from 10 to 8 metric tons approximately.

Lets talk about sweden, from 1967 to 77 there is huge bulk but but after that they improved themselves they reached from 10 to below 6 metric tons.

Now we talk about italy, the carbon dioxide emission rate is continuously increasing from 1967 to 1997 but from 1997 to 2007 they controled it.

In last portugal, portugal carbon dioxide emission rate has increased so much and it’s continuously increasing if they dont control it there will be likely a disaster in future.

Because carbon dioxide has negative effects on humans and it can he very harmful for humans and animals.

AI examiner evaluation

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. While you identify some trends for the UK, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the main features. Furthermore, you include personal opinions and predictions about environmental disasters, which are irrelevant to an Academic Task 1 report. An IELTS report must remain objective and focus solely on the data provided in the graph. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of the overall trends and avoid adding external commentary or subjective predictions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. The paragraphing is inconsistent, and the transition between countries is abrupt, relying on informal phrases like 'Lets talk about' and 'Now we talk about'. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the flow mechanical and disjointed. To improve, use formal linking words such as 'In contrast', 'Similarly', or 'Regarding the trend for...', and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus. The lack of a proper introduction and a distinct overview paragraph further hinders the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'improved', 'increased', and 'talk about'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'heaph' instead of 'graph' and 'controled' instead of 'controlled'. The phrasing is often informal and lacks the precision required for an academic report. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'declined', 'peaked', or 'remained stable', and ensure accurate spelling throughout your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and sentence structure. For example, 'its clearly visible' should be 'it is clearly visible', and 'In last portugal' is grammatically incorrect. Many sentences are run-on or lack necessary articles. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct use of articles, verb tenses, and punctuation, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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