Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The line graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.

Overall, the total number of visitors increased significantly between 2010 and 2017. The total number of visitors was the highest throughout the period, whereas the number of visitors staying on island was the lowest.

Initially, the chart shows the total number of visitors increased significantly and started from 2010 at one million and it gradually increased and reached just over 2.5 million in 2015. Then it remained same 2016 and at peak level in 2007 at 3.5 million. The visitors staying on cruise ships started from just under 0.5 million, and it fluctuates during the period. It slightly increased and reached 0.5 million in 2011. Then it decreased and suddenly increased and reached about more than one million in 2015, and gradually increased in 2017 at 2 million.

Secondly, visitors staying on island started just over 0.5 million and slightly increased in 2013 at 1.5 million and then remained the same till 2015. And it slightly decreased and reached 1.5 million in 2017.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided data to support your points. However, there are significant inaccuracies in your data reporting. For instance, you mention 2007 as a peak year, but the graph only covers 2010–2017. Additionally, describing the total number of visitors as 'the highest throughout the period' is redundant, as the total must logically be higher than its components. To improve, ensure you carefully cross-reference the years and figures on the axes. While you covered all categories (total, cruise, and island), the lack of precision in data interpretation prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'Initially' and 'Secondly' to structure your response. However, the transition between ideas is sometimes mechanical, and the use of 'And' to start sentences is repetitive. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the internal cohesion within the body paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect the data points more fluidly rather than listing them sequentially.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'fluctuates', 'gradually increased', and 'peak level'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'remained same' (should be 'remained the same') and 'staying on island' (should be 'staying on the island'). The vocabulary is functional and allows for clear communication, but it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. Focusing on more sophisticated collocations and ensuring articles are used correctly would enhance your lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('on island'), incorrect verb tenses ('remained same'), and awkward phrasing ('reached about more than one million'). While these errors do not impede the overall meaning, they occur frequently enough to affect the flow. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing trends and data points.

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