Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-12
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 6.0)
The line graph visualizes the figure of tourist visiting a specific Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, it can be seen that the number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island had significantly increased throughout the period. The number of visitors who staying on the island was greater than the visitors who staying on cruise ships at the start of the period; however, by the end, the number of visitors who staying on cruise ships was increased than the number of visitors who staying on the island.
Looking at the details, the total number of visitors was 1 million in 2010, which jumped to 3.5 million in 2017. The figure of visitors who staying on cruise was around at 0.25 million in 2010, which increased by same ratio and reached 0.5 in 2011; after that, there was a slight dip to back at the pervious point in 2012. After a dip in 2012, it was significantly increased throughout the period and reached 2 million in 2017. While the number of tourists who staying on island was 0.75 in 2010, which plateaued same in 2011. there was a moderate increase in the number visitors who staying on the island till the 2015 and reached 1.5 million; after that, it decreased slightly in 2016 followed by a slight increase to same point in 2017.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all key features of the graph, including the overall trend and specific data points for both categories. You successfully identified the crossover point and the general upward trajectory. However, the report could be improved by ensuring more precise data reporting; for instance, stating '0.5 in 2011' lacks the unit (millions), which is essential for clarity. Additionally, the description of the trends is sometimes slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, ensure that all comparisons are clearly linked to the specific years and that units are consistently applied throughout the summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs detailing the trends. You use cohesive devices such as 'however', 'while', and 'after that' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by mechanical phrasing and some awkward transitions. For example, the sentence 'after a dip in 2012, it was significantly increased' is slightly clunky. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis, which helps the reader follow the progression of information. Improving the variety of cohesive links would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'plateaued', 'moderate increase', and 'visualizes'. However, there are recurring issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the figure of tourist' (should be 'number of tourists') and 'increased than' (should be 'higher than'). Some phrasing is repetitive, particularly the use of 'the number of visitors who staying on'. To improve, focus on using more precise nouns and adjectives to describe trends and ensure that your collocations are natural and grammatically accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb forms and relative clauses, such as 'visitors who staying on' (should be 'visitors who stayed' or 'visitors staying'). There are also issues with articles and prepositions, such as 'to back at the pervious point'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage will significantly improve your accuracy.
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