Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21
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 7.0)
The given line graph illustrates the total number of tourists who visited a specific Caribbean island and the number of visitors who chose to stay on cruise ships and on the island from [redacted phone].
As a general overview, it is evident that the Caribbean island experienced a significant boost in its tourism over a period of seven years. While in the initial period the majority of visitors chose to stay on the Island, passengers staying on the ship grew much faster by the end of the period.
In 2010, the total number of visitors to the Island was one million which significantly jumped to 3.5 million after seven years. Furthermore, more than a half million visitors chose to stay on the Island in the initial period. This gradually rose to 1.5 million by the year 2013 and remained plateaued, except for a minor dip in 2016 before rising again to 1.5 million. However, cruise passengers experienced slight fluctuations initially until 2012, after which there was a significant increase reaching up to 2 million by 2017.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task well. You have identified the main trends, such as the overall increase in total visitors and the contrasting growth patterns between island-staying and cruise-staying tourists. The data is accurately reported, and you have made relevant comparisons between the two categories. The overview is clear and sets the stage for the detailed body paragraphs. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are described with maximum precision; for instance, the 'minor dip' in 2016 could be more explicitly linked to the specific figures provided in the graph to show a deeper engagement with the data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph that groups the data effectively. Cohesive devices such as 'While', 'Furthermore', and 'However' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the comparisons. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the general trend to specific data points. Paragraphing is used correctly to separate the overview from the supporting details. The flow is natural, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a high band in this criterion.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Phrases like 'significant boost', 'remained plateaued', and 'slight fluctuations' demonstrate a good grasp of descriptive language suitable for reporting trends. There is an awareness of style, and the word choices are generally precise. While the vocabulary is effective, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' would elevate the response further. The current range is adequate and allows for clear communication without any noticeable errors in word choice.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You have used subordinate clauses effectively, such as 'While in the initial period the majority of visitors chose to stay on the Island'. The grammar is generally accurate, and punctuation is handled well. There are no major errors that impede communication. To achieve a higher score, you could experiment with a wider variety of complex structures, such as using more passive voice constructions or participle clauses to describe the data, which would demonstrate greater flexibility and control over your grammatical range.
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