Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-14

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 given line graph illustrates the informathon about the carbon dioxide emissions per person in four different nation, which are United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.

Overall, it is noticeable that British people were highest emission of CO2 and Portugal were lowest country where people growing their emission.

A glance at the graph reveals Portugal was more release CO2 at 1 to 5, it was significant growth in the year 1997 and then, Italy start their emmission from 4 in the year 1967, after then slightly growth 4 to 7 in the year 1997.

Further, analysis of this picture demonstrates Sweden were most flucuated country where was starting at 9 and then minor growth at 10, after that significant droped at 5 in the year 2007, United Kingdon people were emission started at 11 and in the year 1967 and then g

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarise the main features of the line graph regarding CO2 emissions in four nations between 1967 and 2007, but the coverage is incomplete and trails off at the end due to the response being cut off. While some main trends are mentioned, such as the UK starting at a high level and Sweden fluctuating, the data points are often imprecise or inaccurate (e.g., stating Portugal was at 1 to 5). Furthermore, the task is under the 150-word minimum limit, containing only 146 words, which must be penalised under Task Achievement. Consequently, the response addresses the task only partially, aligning with Band 5.0 descriptors.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The writing exhibits some basic organisation, opening with an introduction and attempting body paragraphs for different countries. However, there is a lack of clear overall progression and logical sequencing. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as 'A glance at the graph reveals' followed by confusing syntax, and 'Further, analysis of this picture demonstrates'. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final sentence is incomplete, breaking the flow entirely. Referencing is frequently unclear, making the progression difficult to follow. These features reflect the characteristics of Band 5.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The student uses a limited range of vocabulary, with noticeable spelling errors like 'informathon' and 'emmission', as well as awkward word forms such as 'flucuated' and 'droped'. Basic descriptive verbs and nouns are repeated, and attempts at less common lexical items often result in unnatural phrasing or incorrect collocations, such as 'Portugal were more release CO2'. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey a basic topic, the errors cause some difficulty for the reader and restrict the score to Band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response shows a very limited range of structures and struggles with basic grammatical accuracy. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'British people were highest emission', 'Sweden were most flucuated country'), incorrect prepositions, and incomplete sentence structures (the response trails off abruptly at the end). Complex sentences are attempted but are faulty and impede clear communication. Punctuation is also weak, with run-on clauses linked improperly with commas. These persistent, intrusive errors place the grammar firmly at a Band 4.5 to 5.0 level.

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