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 illustrates the number of individuals who were travel to Caribbean island in 7 years. The data has been calibrated in millions.

Overall, the total number of people increased 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 increased 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 2016 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

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the graph, such as the overall upward trend and the distinction between the two categories of visitors. However, the report is marred by significant inaccuracies in data interpretation. For example, the text mentions '20211' as a year, which is clearly a typo, and the description of the data points is often vague or incorrect (e.g., 'it sink from 1.5'). While the overview is present, the lack of precision in reporting the figures prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure that every number cited matches the graph exactly and avoid confusing the reader with inaccurate data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or awkward, such as 'At a fleeting glance' and 'Moving further'. There are also issues with referencing; it is sometimes unclear which group of visitors is being discussed. The progression of ideas is present but feels disjointed due to the frequent grammatical errors that interrupt the flow of information. Improving the variety and naturalness of linking words would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic verbs like 'increased' and 'stood'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and word-choice errors, such as 'calibrated in millions' (which is technically incorrect in this context) and 'cruise island'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific collocations for describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable', and ensure that nouns and verbs are used accurately in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The total number of visitors were'), article usage (e.g., 'on Caribbean island'), and tense consistency. Complex sentence structures are attempted but are almost always faulty, leading to confusion. The punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. A focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would be the most effective way to raise this score.

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