Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-03
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)
research on carbon dioxide emission per person in some of the big cities form 1967 to 2007 . Research on United kingdom ,Sweden ,Italy, Portugal shows by different types of line and each of city have their on line like Italy have full line Portugal have a doted line . The research is on Carbon dioxide because after the year of 1967 has gradually increased day by day with using fuel for car , buses , train , and a large amount of carbon dioxide is released from industries without any filtration . Emission of carbon dioxide in Portugal have increased since 1967 maybe car and industries and cause of it .Usage of Carbon dioxide have increased in Italy too . But in United kingdom and Sweden emission of carbon dioxide has decreased . Maybe the using of electric cars and use of electric engine has increased and its help in the atmosphere to remain protected
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to adequately summarise the data. It lacks a clear overview of the trends and fails to report specific data points or make meaningful comparisons between the countries. Instead of focusing on the graph, the response introduces external information about the causes of CO2 emissions (e.g., 'without any filtration'), which is not provided in the prompt. The description of the lines is inaccurate and confusing, and the response does not identify the main features, such as the peak years or the relative rankings of the countries. To improve, you must focus strictly on the data provided, identify the overall trends, and support your summary with specific figures from the graph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical structure. It is written as a single, poorly organized paragraph that jumps between general observations and personal speculation. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, and the flow is disjointed. The referencing is unclear, particularly when discussing the lines on the graph. To improve, you should organize your writing into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs detailing specific data points. Use linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', and 'subsequently' to help the reader follow your argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Words like 'research', 'increased', and 'use' are used frequently without variation. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'big cities' (the graph refers to countries) and 'doted line' (dotted). The language is not sufficiently academic for an IELTS Task 1 report. To improve, you should learn vocabulary related to describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'peaked', and 'declined'. Avoid using informal or speculative language, and ensure you use precise terminology when referring to the data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'each of city have their on line'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb forms and pluralization. Practice using complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions to improve your grammatical range and accuracy.
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