Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-12
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 particular caribbean island and their staying partten between 2010 and 2017.
Overall, At the beginning most of the visitors preffer staying on island which was eventually surpassed by visitors staying on cruise. Furthermore, all of the trends on the graph witnessed an increase over the period.
A detailed analysis of the graph shows that the number visitors visiting the island had a slight increase from 1 million to 1.5 million visitors during 2010 and 2012 and then it rise moderately to 2.5 million visitors in 2014. The trend had amn marginal incline to 2.7 million visitors in 2016, before skyrocketing to 3.5 million visitors in 2017.
On the other hand the visitors staying on island remained contant at 0.7 million visitors in the beginning then it had a significant rise to 1.5 million visitors in 2013 and again it remained constant till 2015, before it fall to 1.3 million visitors in 2016 and then it rebounded to its initial position in 2017. By contrast at the beginning visitors staying on island had a marginal increase from 0.3 million to 0.5 million visitors then it dropped back to its initial level the next year, before increasing significantly to 1 million visitors in 2014 and than it rose sharply to 2 million visitors over the period.
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 student attempts to summarise the main features of the graph, providing an overview and mentioning data points for total tourists, those staying on the island, and those on cruises. However, there are significant inaccuracies in reporting the data (for instance, mixing up categories and confusing specific trends). The introduction incorrectly mentions 'staying partten', and the body paragraphs contain contradictory statements regarding tourist numbers. While an overall trend is identified, the lack of precision and inaccurate reporting of figures mean the response only partially satisfies the requirements. To reach a higher band, the student must carefully check the visual data against their written sentences to ensure accurate representation of trends and numbers.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is structured into an introduction and body paragraphs, showing a basic attempt at paragraphing. However, the logical progression is frequently hindered by confusing referencing and repetitive phrasing, such as 'visitors staying on island' being repeated awkwardly. Cohesive devices are used mechanically or incorrectly (e.g., 'On the other hand' and 'By contrast' are mixed up and applied clumsily). Paragraphing could also be improved by dedicating distinct paragraphs to separate categories rather than grouping contradictory and confusing information together. Overall arrangement is somewhat coherent, but cohesion is often faulty, placing this response firmly in the Band 5 category.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting words like 'surpassed', 'skyrocketing', 'marginal incline', and 'rebounded'. However, there are numerous spelling errors ('partten' for pattern, 'preffer', 'amn', 'contant', 'fall' instead of fell, 'than' instead of then) and instances of inaccurate word choice. Collocations are sometimes awkward. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey a general meaning, the frequency of lexical and spelling errors limits the score to a Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilising conjunctions and transitional clauses. However, control over grammar is weak, with frequent errors including tense inconsistencies (e.g., 'it rise moderately', 'it fall', 'it had a significant rise... and again it remained constant... before it fall'), missing articles, and run-on sentences lacking proper punctuation. These grammatical errors occur frequently and occasionally impede smooth reading, justifying a Band 5.0.
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