Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18
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 chart illustrates that the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. In 2010 the number of visitors staying on cruise ships was 0.2 million. In 2012 the number of the tourists were slightly down but in 2014 the tourists was slightly up but at the last of 2017 they have a huge increase the total tourists were 2 million.
The tourists are visiting and staying on island In 2011 the total number of visitors are 0.7 millions but in 2014 and 20115 the ere minor increase but same value at both years. In 2016 the visitors are slightly decreased but they have recover the visitor in 2017.
The total number of the visitors who can visiting the Caribbean island. In 2013 the total number of visitors was 2 millions. But in 2017 the total number of visitors have huge increased and they up to 3.5 million.
Overall the visitors staying on cruise ships and visitors staying on island and the total number of visitors was huge change in both of us therefore the total number of visitors which was start from the 1 but they was reached the 3.5 million they have massive change in the visiting of Caribbean island
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 address the task but fails to provide a clear overview or a logical summary of the data. While you identify some figures, the reporting is fragmented and lacks a clear comparison between the categories (cruise ship visitors vs. island stayers). The overview provided at the end is confusing and does not effectively highlight the main trends or significant differences in the data. To improve, ensure you group data logically and provide a clear, concise summary of the main features at the beginning of your report, rather than listing isolated data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure of these paragraphs is weak. Sentences are often disconnected, and the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'In [year]'. The progression of ideas is difficult to follow because the data is presented in a disjointed manner. To improve, use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'meanwhile') to connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'was', 'were', and 'have' to describe trends, which does not demonstrate the range required for higher bands. Phrases like 'huge increase' and 'slightly up' are used repeatedly. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'at the last of 2017' (should be 'by the end of 2017') and 'recover the visitor' (should be 'recover in visitor numbers'). Expanding your vocabulary to include more precise descriptive terms for trends is essential.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'the number of the tourists were', 'the visitors are slightly decreased') and tense inconsistencies. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which occasionally makes the meaning difficult to grasp. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and practice using a variety of sentence structures, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, to describe the data more fluently.
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