Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-26
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 provided line graph illustrates the number of visiting a particular Caribbean island from 2010 to 2017.
Overall, it is evident that the highest number of tourists staying on island at the beginning of the period, while staying on cruise ships was the lowest and it figure surpassed the number of people who stays on island in end of the period. The number of visitors increased gradually throughout the period.
To begin with visitors staying on island, the figure stood out for its consistent upward trajectory throughout the period. Beginning at 0.7 million visitors in 2010 of the total visitors, it rose steadily in each year interval, reaching 1.5 million by 2017, more than double its starting figure; before a slightly decline in 2016.
Furthermore, the number of visitors who stays on cruise ships was the lowest at the beginning of the period, at around 0.2 million, moreover its figure increase slightly in 2011 to 0.5 million, it again fall slightly and reaching on same position in 2012, after this year it showed a upward trend, from 0.2 million visitors in 2012 to 2 million in 2017, a gain of just 1.5 million number of visitors. In addition, its figure surpassed the number of visitors who stays on island between 2015 and 2016,
Additionally, the number of visitor on island was growing gradually through out the period, from 1 to 3.5 million in 2010 and 2017 respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover the main features of the line graph showing visitors to a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. An overview is attempted in the second paragraph, noting the overall increase. However, there are several inaccuracies and contradictions in the data reported. For instance, the student states that the number of visitors staying on the island reached 1.5 million in 2017 'more than double its starting figure', but starts at 0.7 million, and later confuses the total visitor figures with the individual categories. Furthermore, some data points are misreported or contradictory. Because of these inaccuracies and some confusion in reporting the trends, the response satisfies the criteria for Band 5.5, rounded to 5.0 or 6.0; here, Band 5.0 reflects the partial misinterpretation of the data and lack of clarity in some comparative features.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is arranged into paragraphs, attempting an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs detailing the categories. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward referencing and repetitive phrasing. Cohesive devices are used, but sometimes inaccurately or mechanically (e.g., 'To begin with', 'Furthermore', 'Additionally'). Paragraphing is present, but the body paragraphs contain mixed ideas that make it difficult to follow the distinct trends clearly. Referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when discussing figures that overlap or cross over. This level of organisation and cohesion aligns with Band 5.5, leaning towards Band 5.0 due to the mechanical use of cohesive devices and lack of smooth progression.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary range to communicate basic information about trends, using terms such as 'upward trajectory', 'rose steadily', and 'surpassed'. However, there are noticeable lexical errors and awkward collocations, such as 'number of visiting', 'slightly decline' instead of slight decline, 'increase slightly' (tense inconsistency), and 'a gain of just 1.5 million number of visitors'. Word choice is sometimes imprecise or repetitively incorrect. These errors do not entirely impede communication, but they restrict the lexical score to Band 5.5, reflecting a limited yet minimally adequate range with noticeable inaccuracies.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but many complex forms contain grammatical errors. Examples include tense inconsistencies and awkward syntax: 'the highest number of tourists staying on island at the beginning of the period, while staying on cruise ships was the lowest and it figure surpassed', 'who stays on island in end of the period', and 'its figure increase slightly'. Punctuation is also problematic, with run-on clauses separated by commas rather than proper conjunctions or full stops. Frequent errors in grammar and verb forms cause some difficulty for the reader, placing this response firmly at Band 5.0.
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