Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-06
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 provided line chart illustrates the millions of visitors who visit specific Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, the maximum numbers of total visitors at throughout the period, while the nominal contributed by visitors who staying on cruise ships.
In 2010, visitor who experienced for staying on island at above 0.5 millions,. Followed by, the stayed at cruise ship was below to 0.5 millions. After that, both figures of visitors showed the fluctuation, and the numbers of tourists staying on cruise ships suppresed the visitors who stayed at island in 2016, then 2 millions for cruise ships and 1.5 millions for island.
The total of tourists exploring a Caribbean island was increased year by year in given period. The proportion was from 1 millions to 3 millions in between 2010 and 2015. Then, it remained stable for just one year and after the figure was grow sharply at 3.5 millions.
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 attempts to summarize the main features of the graph, but it fails to provide a clear or accurate overview. The second paragraph is grammatically incomplete and confusing, making it difficult to understand the main trends. While you identify some data points, the description of the trends is often inaccurate or poorly expressed, such as the claim that the total number of tourists increased year by year, which is not fully supported by the data provided. To improve, ensure you clearly distinguish between the two categories (cruise ship visitors vs. island stayers) and provide a more precise summary of the overall trends rather than just listing isolated figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is frequently disrupted by unclear phrasing and awkward transitions. For example, the phrase 'Followed by, the stayed at cruise ship' is confusing and lacks a clear connection to the previous sentence. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often applied incorrectly or mechanically, such as 'After that' and 'In given period'. The referencing is also weak, making it hard for the reader to follow the comparison between the two groups of tourists. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each sentence flows logically from the previous one will significantly enhance the clarity of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are several instances of incorrect word choice and collocation, such as 'experienced for staying', 'suppresed', and 'the figure was grow sharply'. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the data. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle to use more precise terms to describe trends, such as 'fluctuation' or 'remained stable'. To reach a higher band, focus on learning collocations related to data description, such as 'witnessed a sharp increase' or 'remained relatively constant', and ensure you use words in their correct grammatical form.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often affect the clarity of the message. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('visitor who experienced', 'the figure was grow'), incorrect verb tenses, and missing articles. Many sentences are structurally flawed, such as the second paragraph, which lacks a main verb. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often inaccurate, leading to confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for common errors like article usage and verb forms.
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