Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-20

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 given graph depicts the information about the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. The data has been calibrated into millions .

Overall it is crystal clear that highest value recorded by total visitors who visited Caribbean while lowest value recorded by visitors who stayed in island .

At a glance , in year 2011 approximately 1 millions total visitors visiting a Caribbean island . while the number of tourist increase year by year and reached at 3.5 millions . those visitors who stayed in cruise ships near about 0.7 millions which will remain same in 2012 . which sharply increase reached at 1.5 but in 2016 decrease moderately

moving ahead , visitors who stayed in island was near about 0.3 millions in year 2011 tourist increase in 2012 approximately 0.5 million after the year 2012 tourist was sharply increase reached at 1.5 in 2017.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the graph, such as the overall upward trend and the comparison between total visitors, cruise ship passengers, and island stayers. However, the reporting of data is often imprecise (e.g., 'near about 0.7 millions') and some figures are difficult to follow due to grammatical errors. While the main trends are identified, the lack of clear, accurate data points and the somewhat disjointed presentation of information limit the effectiveness of the summary. To improve, ensure that data points are cited accurately and that the comparison between categories is more clearly structured.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'while' and 'which'. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt, and the logical flow is hindered by awkward phrasing and sentence structure. For example, the transition 'moving ahead' is not used in a standard academic way. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'calibrated into millions' instead of 'measured in millions' and 'highest value recorded by total visitors' instead of 'the highest number of visitors was recorded'. The range of vocabulary is sufficient for the task but lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band. To improve, focus on using more accurate terminology for describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable', and ensure correct preposition usage.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'tourist increase'), missing articles (e.g., 'in year 2011'), and incorrect verb tenses. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'which sharply increase reached at 1.5'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and proofreading for common errors in tense and article usage.

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