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)
This graph illustrates that the number of tourists visted caribbean island between 2010 to 2017. If i see deeply in to the graph it gives more information in which there is metioned that dotted line represents the visitors stayed at cruise and mid line shows that visitors stayed at island so with this information we can differentiate the visitors who stayed at island and cruise during this tenure. In the graph ther are two axis in which x-axis sows the year and y axis illustrate the number of tourost in millions. In 2010 caribbean island received 1 million guests and among them around 0.2 million stayed at cruise ships and remaining stayed at island l. Maybe in 2010 people were not aware of that they can stay at cruise ships also. But with the passage of t8me number of visitors getting increased. If we check the data for 2012 at that time the number of visitors increased but mostly stayed at island instead of cruise ships but in 2017. Island got jackpot by receiving 3m5 million visitors and at this time 2 million stayed at cruise ships and remaining stayed at 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 summarize the graph but fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the main trends effectively. While it identifies the two categories (cruise and island stays), the analysis is fragmented and lacks a professional tone. The inclusion of personal speculation, such as 'Maybe in 2010 people were not aware of that they can stay at cruise ships', is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires objective reporting. Furthermore, the data interpretation is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies, such as the claim that 3.5 million visitors arrived in 2017, which does not align with standard graph interpretation. The response lacks a structured approach to comparing the two categories over the period.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is written as a single block of text, lacking paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of logical progression; the writer jumps between observations without using cohesive devices to link ideas. Referencing is often unclear, and the use of linking words is minimal or mechanical. The introduction is informal and does not clearly set the stage for the data analysis. To improve, the student should use separate paragraphs for the introduction, overview, and specific data comparisons, and employ a wider range of cohesive devices to guide the reader through the information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic phrasing such as 'number of visitors getting increased' and 'received'. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'visted', 'metioned', 'sows', and 'tourost'. The phrase 'Island got jackpot' is highly informal and unsuitable for an academic report. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with precision. To reach a higher band, the student needs to incorporate more academic vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant rise'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('number of tourists visted'), article usage ('at cruise ships'), and sentence structure ('If i see deeply in to the graph it gives more information in which there is metioned'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with run-on sentences and missing commas. While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often faulty. The control of grammar is weak, and the frequent errors in basic sentence construction prevent the response from reaching a higher band score.
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