Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22
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 illustrates the number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, the total number of tourists increased in Caribbean island . And the visitors staying on the island is relatively decreased while the moderate number of visitors staying on cruise ships.
In total number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island was significantly increased in 1 million but it was sharply declined in 2016 and than rapidly grow in 3.5 millions from 2017. The number of visitors staying on the island had rose dramatically in 2015 but fell rapidly in 1.5 millions of visitors in 2017.
In various number of visitors staying on cruise ships in 2010 there had no increased but in 2012 it had steadily increased 2 millions in 2017. Consequently, the total number of tourists visiting was increased significantly as compared to the other visitors of a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the graph, including the total number of tourists and the two categories (island stay vs. cruise ship). However, the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, stating the total increased 'in 1 million' or 'in 3.5 millions' is mathematically unclear and does not accurately reflect the trends shown in the graph. While the overview attempts to summarize the main trends, the lack of precision in describing the figures prevents a higher score. The response addresses the prompt, but the data interpretation is inconsistent and lacks the necessary clarity to fully satisfy the requirements of a Band 6 or higher.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. The use of cohesive devices is often forced or incorrect, such as 'In various number of visitors' or 'Consequently, the total number of tourists visiting was increased'. The progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two categories of tourists. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the internal structure of the sentences and the linking between them are frequently faulty, which limits the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'had rose dramatically' (should be 'had risen') and 'rapidly grow' (should be 'grew rapidly'). The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe trends, often relying on basic verbs like 'increased' or 'decreased' without the necessary adverbs or nouns to convey the data accurately. Some phrasing is non-standard, such as 'in 1.5 millions of visitors', which impedes the clarity of the information provided. A wider range of vocabulary related to data trends is needed.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are significant issues with verb tense consistency, such as 'had rose' and 'had no increased'. Sentence structures are often simplistic or incorrectly constructed, leading to confusion. For instance, 'the visitors staying on the island is relatively decreased' contains a subject-verb agreement error and awkward phrasing. Punctuation and article usage are also inconsistent throughout the text. While the student attempts some complex sentence structures, these are almost always marred by errors, preventing the use of a wider range of error-free sentences.
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