Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-04

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 chart given below illustrate ,that how much carbon dioxide emitted from per person between 1967 to 2007. The emission of co2 in UK. Although increases from 1967 to 2007 . Furthermore at Italy , the emission of co 2 increases from 1967 to 1977 .Eventually stop increases from 1997 to 2007 7.5 .In Sweden, though increases from 1967 to 1977 . And decreases from 1977 t0 1987 .Continuously decreasing still 2007.The largest ratio of emission of co2 more in united kingdom then others country.

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. The summary is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. While some data points are mentioned, the description is fragmented and fails to provide a coherent summary of the information presented in the graph. Key features, such as the overall trends for the UK and the comparative starting and ending points for all countries, are not adequately addressed. To improve, you must ensure you write at least 150 words and provide a clear, concise overview of the main trends before detailing specific data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization and progression. There is no clear paragraph structure, and the sentences are disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is minimal and often misused, such as starting sentences with 'Although' or 'Furthermore' without proper clause structures. The lack of transitions between ideas makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs—for example, one for countries with increasing trends and one for those with decreasing trends—and use linking words like 'however', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your ideas more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'increases' and 'decreases' throughout the text. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'largest ratio of emission' instead of 'highest level of emissions'. The spelling of 'co2' should be 'CO2', and 'then' is used incorrectly instead of 'than'. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'a significant decline'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as fragments ('The emission of co2 in UK. Although increases...') and incorrect verb forms. Punctuation is also problematic, with unnecessary commas and periods placed mid-sentence. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, poorly constructed sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practice using complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions like 'while' or 'whereas'.

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