Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-03
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 5.0)
The table graph illustrates the number of visitors visiting a particular Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, the trend was increasing during the whole period. visitors stayed on island remained constant in 2013 to 2015. The number of tourist who stayed on cruise ship was increase over the period.
To begin with, the number of tourist who stay on the cruise ship was nearly 0.3 million in 2010. The figure fluctuated at 2013 and it reaching at 0.9 million. After fluctuating, it increased gradually to 2017, and it's 4 times higher than 2013.
On the other hand, the number remained same between in 2010 and 2011, it was approximately 0.8 million. Following this, it increased significantly from 2013 to 2015, it reaching at 1.5 million. In 2016, it remained unchanged. After that, it decreased drastically and it increased considerably and it 1.3 million and 1.5 million respectively.
However, the total number of tourist visiting this island over 1 million in 2010. Moreover, this ratio increased significantly and reached 2.7 millions as well as it remained unchanged to 2016. In 2017, it rose sharply.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the graph, such as the overall upward trend and the distinction between cruise ship and island stay visitors. However, the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, you state that visitors staying on the island remained constant between 2013 and 2015, which contradicts the visual data showing a significant increase. Furthermore, the description of the final years is muddled, making it difficult for the reader to follow the specific trends. To improve, ensure that your data points are precise and that your summary of trends aligns accurately with the provided graph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'After that, it decreased drastically and it increased considerably and it 1.3 million and 1.5 million respectively' are disjointed and lack logical flow. The referencing is also unclear at times, particularly when referring back to previous figures. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one without relying on repetitive 'and it' structures.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'increased' and 'remained', and there are issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the table graph' (it is a line graph) and 'the number of tourist who stay' (should be plural 'tourists'). There are also errors in number formatting, such as '2.7 millions', where the plural 's' is unnecessary when a specific number is provided. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate a wider range of synonyms for change, such as 'surged', 'dipped', or 'stabilised', and pay closer attention to pluralisation rules.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'visitors stayed on island remained constant' and 'the number of tourist... was increase'. Sentence structure is often simplistic or run-on, with many clauses joined incorrectly by 'and'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly regarding the use of commas and full stops. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and avoiding the overuse of 'and' to connect unrelated clauses.
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