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 line graph illustrate the number of vistors visited to a aprticular Carbbean island from 2010 to 2017.

Overall, the figure of total tourist traveling to the island rise during the period. After flucation in intial period the number of visiors staying on crusie ships grow steadily and surpass the number of tourist satying at island.

The total number was 1 million in 2010 which increased by 0.5 in next two years. The number rise steadily hitting 2.5 million in 2014, with little growth in next two years it reached 2.75 in million by 2016 befor finshing at 3.5 million at the end of the period.

while only 0.25 million visitors stayed at cruise ships in 2010 which increase 0.5 million in next year befor falling to intial figure

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some main features, such as the overall upward trend and the comparison between cruise ship and island-stay tourists, the analysis is incomplete. The description of the data is fragmented, and the final paragraph cuts off abruptly, leaving the summary unfinished. To improve, ensure you provide a comprehensive overview and support all key trends with accurate data points, while ensuring the response reaches the required length to allow for full development of the information presented in the graph.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the final paragraph. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'while', but the transition between ideas is sometimes mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the lack of a concluding summary or a fully developed body paragraph makes the overall structure feel disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, completed focus that contributes to the overall summary of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'vistors', 'aprticular', 'Carbbean', 'flucation', 'intial', 'crusie', and 'finshing'. These errors are distracting and occasionally impede the flow of reading. While you attempt to use terms like 'surpass' and 'steadily', the overall lexical control is limited. To improve, focus on accurate spelling and expanding your range of vocabulary to include more precise descriptors for trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable', rather than relying on basic verbs.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'The line graph illustrate', 'the number... grow') and missing articles or prepositions (e.g., 'stayed at cruise ships' instead of 'on cruise ships'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of periods and capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb tenses before finalizing your work.

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