Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average monthly change in prices of copper, nickel and zinc (2014)

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The line graph illustrates the average monthly change in prices of three metals (copper, nickel, and zince) during 2014. The date are measured in percentages.

Overall, there are significant variation among three metals throughout the period, with nickel showed downward trend, while copper and zinc represented negative growth by the end of the year.

It is clear form the deata that nickel recorded the highest monthly increased at around 6% in January before falling sharply to 1% in March. It than continued to decline, reaching a low of around -3% in June. The figure recovered to approximately at -1% between July and September, again slightly dropped in October, and finally rose to 1% in December.

Now, turning to the details, copper showed relatively minor changed throughout the year. It than started at about 2% in January than declined gradually to around -1% in June, and then recovered to approximately 1% between Jylu and September, before reaching at around 1.5% by December. Zince price stood at around 1% in January and than increased approximately 3% in February, it then decreased steadily to -1% in June, and figure recovered to around -0.5% between Jylu and September, before reaching sharply rose to 2% during two final months.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully identifies the main features of the graph, including the trends for copper, nickel, and zinc. You have provided a clear overview and supported the main points with data from the graph. However, there are some inaccuracies in the reporting of the data, such as stating that nickel showed a 'downward trend' overall when it actually fluctuated significantly, and some descriptions of the figures are slightly imprecise. To reach a higher band, ensure that the data points selected are accurately transcribed and that the summary reflects the overall movement of the lines more precisely.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'It is clear from the data', and 'Now, turning to the details' to guide the reader. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive, and there are instances where the flow between sentences is slightly disjointed due to grammatical errors. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different metals, which helps the reader follow the information provided.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'fluctuated', 'downward trend', and 'recovered'. However, there are several spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'zince' instead of 'zinc', 'deata' instead of 'data', and 'Jylu' instead of 'July'. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the information. To improve, focus on proofreading your work to catch these minor spelling slips and try to incorporate a slightly wider variety of descriptive verbs to avoid repetition.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'nickel showed downward trend' (missing article), 'It than continued' (incorrect word choice/spelling), and 'reaching sharply rose' (incorrect verb form). These errors occur throughout the text and occasionally cause the reader to pause, though they do not impede overall communication. Increasing your control over verb tenses and article usage will help improve your score in this criterion.

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