Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-11

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 line graph illustrates the average carbon dioxide percentage between 20 year in UK, Sweden, Italy or Protugal. Overall, the carbon dioxide emission percentage in Uk in 1967 was high more than other but in the year 2007 the percentage was also high more than other but fall than before.

In first hand,the Uk carbon dioxide percentage was high its around about 12 percent but after a time period it falls. Further, the other country was Sweden carbon dioxide emissions its also high in start but at the last its also fall.The percentage in start was 9 and the end year 2007 percent it 5. Moreover, the third country Italy carbon dioxide emission percentage was lower in first but at the last year 2007 its become rose. The last one, Portugal carbon dioxide percentage also become rose. In 1967 it was zero but within the period its become rose its actual in 2007 percentage was 5.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the main features of the graph, but it lacks precision and clarity. While you identify the countries and the general trends, the data points are often inaccurate or poorly described (e.g., referring to 'percentage' instead of metric tonnes). The overview is weak, as it does not clearly highlight the contrasting trends between the countries that decreased their emissions and those that increased them. To improve, focus on selecting the most significant data points—such as the starting and ending values—and ensure you use the correct units of measurement provided in the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inappropriate, such as 'In first hand' and 'at the last'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult to follow the comparison between countries. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Conversely', 'Meanwhile') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping the countries that showed a downward trend versus those that showed an upward trend.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'fall' and 'rose' and struggle with accurate terminology, such as using 'percentage' when the graph refers to CO2 emissions per person. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'it's actual in 2007 percentage was 5'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'peaked', or 'experienced a gradual decline', and ensure you use the correct terminology for the data presented.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the other country was Sweden... its also high'), incorrect tense usage, and awkward sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing and capitalization. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of complex sentences to link related ideas more effectively.

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