Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-28
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 for various activities between 2010 and 2017.
Overall, number of tourists staying on island recorded considerably the dominant factor than staying on cruise ships throughout the period, although the number of visitors flucuated .Meanwhile, tourists staying on cruise ships substantial experienced overall increase in the following year and climbed to approxiametly 2 million.
In staying on island, the visitors rose from 0.75 million in 2010 to a peak of 1.5 million in 2015.It then slightly fell to 1.25 in 2016 before re to 1.5 recovering million in 2017. Subsequently, visitors staying on island started to rise dramatically from 0.25 in 2010, while the visitors declined in 2012. However, the visitors climbed the greatest by 2 million
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to summarise the main features of the chart, noting the overall trend and mentioning both tourist categories. However, the response fails to meet the minimum word length requirement of 150 words, standing at only 129 words. Additionally, there are several data inaccuracies and confusing expressions, particularly in the final paragraph where the descriptions of the two visitor types become muddled and difficult to follow. While an overview is attempted, the underdeveloped body paragraphs and missed details prevent a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The essay uses some basic cohesive devices, such as 'Overall' and 'Meanwhile', to structure the response. However, paragraphing is underdeveloped, and the flow of ideas breaks down significantly in the second half of the text. Sentences like 'before re to 1.5 recovering million in 2017' demonstrate severe disruptions in coherence and syntax. Logical progression is hindered by confusing sentence structures and abrupt transitions, resulting in an overall arrangement that feels disjointed and difficult to read.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The student attempts some less common vocabulary, such as 'dominant factor' and 'flucuated', but experiences frequent issues with word choice, spelling ('approxiametly', 'flucuated'), and collocation. Phrases like 'considerably the dominant factor than' are unnatural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey a basic meaning, the lexical control is weak, and the recurring errors in word formation and spelling reduce the effectiveness of the communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The text contains a mix of simple and attempted complex structures, but grammatical accuracy is very low. There are numerous severe errors, including awkward word order, fragments, and broken syntax, such as 'tourists staying on cruise ships substantial experienced overall increase' and 'before re to 1.5 recovering million in 2017'. Punctuation and word placement errors are frequent, making several sentences entirely incomprehensible and causing significant difficulty for the reader.
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