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 line graph illustrate the number of individuals who were travel to Caribbean island in 7 years. The data has been caliberated in millions.
Overall, the total number of people increase during the time. The number of people who were staying on island reach the lowest point and the total visitor were record the highest figure
At a fleeting glance,In 2010 people were on less than 0.5 millions who stayed on cruise island.It was slightly increase in 20211.In the last year ,it was on 2 millions.Moreover,The visitor who were staying on island was lower than 1. In three years 2013,2014,2015 it was stood at 1.5 and in 2026 it sink from 1.5.
Moving further, The total number of visitors were highest from all. In first year it was on 1 million but in 2012 it crossed 1.5.In 2015 it significantly increased to 2.5.In the last two years it stood between 3.5.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 main features of the graph, but the information is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, you mention '2021' and '2026', which are outside the provided timeframe of 2010–2017. Furthermore, the description of the data is inconsistent; you state the total visitors reached 3.5 million, but the graph shows the figures for 'visitors staying on the island' and 'visitors staying on cruise ships' separately. The overview is present but lacks clarity regarding the trends. To improve, ensure you carefully read the axes and legend of the graph and report the data points accurately without inventing years or misinterpreting the categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is frequently disrupted by unclear referencing and mechanical transitions. Phrases like 'At a fleeting glance' and 'Moving further' are used, but they do not effectively connect the ideas within the paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or misused, making the flow of information feel disjointed. To improve, focus on using transition words that logically link your sentences, such as 'In contrast,' 'Similarly,' or 'Furthermore,' and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'caliberated' (calibrated), 'were travel' (were traveling), and 'it sink' (it sank). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends precisely; for instance, you use 'increase' and 'highest' repeatedly. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary for describing data, such as 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' 'peaked,' or 'a marginal increase.' Additionally, ensure you check your spelling and word forms (e.g., using the correct tense for past events).
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The given line graph illustrate', 'total visitor were record'), tense usage (e.g., 'people were on less than 0.5 millions'), and article usage. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that you are using the correct past tense for describing historical data. Proofreading for basic punctuation and capitalization errors would also be highly beneficial.
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