Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-15
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 rendered line graph illustrate the information about the figure of commuters travelling a specific Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
overall, the graph shown the upward trend, where the number of visitors staying on cruise ships intersect the figure of travelers staying on island and the maximum numbers in the given period of time.
In detail, the total of commuters was at1 millions in the initial year 2010 and increase steadily during the given period of time and finish at exactly 3.5 millions. The figures for the visitors staying on cruise ships were below 1 millions in 2010 and its remain stable for the following year . In contrast, it rose grad
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. While you have attempted to identify an overall trend and some specific data points, the lack of completion means you have not fully reported the main features or made all relevant comparisons. To improve, you must ensure you complete the task by covering all data trends and meeting the length requirement. The current summary is too brief to adequately address the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into an introduction and a body paragraph, but the abrupt ending makes it difficult to assess the overall logical progression. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic way, such as 'In detail' and 'In contrast'. However, because the text is unfinished, the flow of information is interrupted. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas smoothly throughout the entire report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You use 'commuters' to refer to tourists, which is inaccurate in this context. There are also errors in word choice and form, such as 'the rendered line graph illustrate' (should be 'illustrates') and 'rose grad' (incomplete). To achieve a higher band, you should use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained constant', and ensure you use the correct word forms consistently.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues like 'graph illustrate' and 'its remain stable', as well as incorrect preposition usage ('at1 millions'). The sentence structures are simple, and the incomplete nature of the final sentence prevents the use of more complex grammatical forms. To improve, focus on basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that your sentences are complete and punctuated correctly. Practicing the use of complex sentences will also help improve your range.
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