Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-25
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 line graph illustrates fluctuations in the number of tourists who visited a particular Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, the Caribbean island became very popular with a significant number of tourists increasing every year, and the figures for visitors who preferred to stay on the ship surpassed the people who stayed on island.
The total number of tourists visiting the Caribbean island began at 1 million in 2010. The numbers surged consistently until 2017, reaching 3.5 million visitors.
In 2010, the people who preferred to stay on cruise ships stood at under 0.5 million, while the tourists stayed on island was over 0.5 million. The former rose sharply, reaching 1 million visitors in 2014, and the latter increased to 1.5 million visitors in 2013 and remained relatively stable at that level. However, the figures for visitors staying on cruise ships surpassed the visitors staying on island in 2016, and the figures continued to rise, standing at 2 million visitors by 2017.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all key features of the graph, including the overall trend and the specific data points for cruise ship and island visitors. You successfully identified the crossover point in 2016 and provided a clear overview. However, the description of the 'island visitors' trend is slightly inaccurate; you stated they remained 'relatively stable' after 2013, but the graph shows a decline after 2015. To reach a higher band, ensure that your data interpretation is precise. The summary is well-structured and addresses the prompt effectively by highlighting the main trends and making necessary comparisons between the two categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information effectively. You use cohesive devices such as 'the former' and 'the latter' to distinguish between the two categories, which helps the reader follow the comparison. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the general trend from the specific data analysis. The progression of ideas is clear, and the use of linking words like 'however' and 'while' creates a smooth flow between sentences. The overall structure is coherent and easy to follow throughout the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'surged consistently', 'remained relatively stable', and 'surpassed' are used accurately to describe the trends. There are some minor issues with collocation, such as 'the tourists stayed on island', which should be 'tourists staying on the island'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more sophisticated synonyms for 'increase' or 'number' (e.g., 'escalated', 'figures') would enhance the lexical variety. Overall, the vocabulary is precise enough to communicate the main features of the graph without difficulty.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You show good control over basic grammar, and your sentences are generally error-free. However, there are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'the tourists stayed on island' (missing preposition/article) and 'the figures for visitors who preferred to stay on the ship surpassed the people' (slightly awkward phrasing). While you use complex structures, they are not always perfectly accurate. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences and refining your use of articles and prepositions will help you achieve a higher band score in this criterion.
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