Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-05
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 4.5)
The given line graph provides us with information about the release of carbon dioxide for each individual in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal in the year between 1967 and 2007. Overall, United Kingdom people release the highest carbon dioxide and the people of Portugal emits the lowest carbon dioxide in 1967.
First of all, in 1967 Portugal individuals release carbon dioxide ratio were between 0 to 2 and the Italy people were almost above from 4. Consequently, Sweden citizens release a ratio above of 8 and people of United Kingdom were between 10 to 12. Than, in 1977 all
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5
The response fails to meet the minimum length requirement, containing only 93 words compared to the required 150 words. Furthermore, the response is incomplete and breaks off abruptly in the middle of a sentence in 1977. While the student attempts to provide an overview and mentions some initial data points for 1967, the severe lack of development and incomplete nature of the text mean the task is addressed only partially. Key trends across the entire 40-year period are omitted entirely.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5
There is some basic organisation attempted through introductory elements and transitional phrases such as 'Overall' and 'First of all'. However, there is no clear overall progression because the response cuts off prematurely. Cohesive devices are used minimally and somewhat awkwardly, and referencing is not always clear, leading to a disjointed structure that prevents the ideas from flowing logically from one point to the next.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'release', 'carbon dioxide', and 'people'. There are noticeable lexical inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'carbon dioxide ratio' instead of emission levels, and 'Sweden citizens release a ratio above of 8'. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey basic concepts about the chart, the range is restricted and errors in word choice are apparent.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student demonstrates a very limited range of sentence structures, relying on simple clauses with frequent basic errors. There are issues with subject-verb agreement and prepositional use, such as 'United Kingdom people release' and 'above from 4'. Attempts at descriptive structures are faulty, and errors in basic grammar occur frequently, which can cause some difficulty for the reader in parsing the intended meaning.
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