Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-30
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 5.0)
The graph illustrates the change in prices of three metals including copper, nickel and zinc during the period 2014.
Overall, copper and zinc followed the same trend, therefore nickel has different direction as drop dramatically by the period.
Looking in depth copper decreased steadily from the period of january to june afterward it rose consequently from june to december and meet the point again. Therefore zinc also follows the same trend with minimum changes. However nickel fluctuated dramatically from 6 to 1 in the month of january to march in addition remain stable till may. Then again significantly to lowest at -3 in june, onwards to october it rose steadily. In contrast it reaches and contain relation with rest of two metals.
Moreover, the three different metals have different starting points but reached at same points. Nickel is the most unique in graph which has uniform point cycles as compared to both metals.
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 showing average monthly price changes for three metals in 2014. However, the interpretation of the data contains several factual inaccuracies and misreadings of the graph. For instance, the text claims that nickel fluctuated from 6 to 1 from January to March, whereas the chart shows nickel dropping from 6 in January to 4 in February and 1 in March. Furthermore, the overall overview is confusing and inaccurate, stating that nickel had a different direction as it 'dropped dramatically by the period' and that the three metals reached the same points at the end of the year, which is not supported by the data. The response addresses the task only partially due to these significant data misinterpretations.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is organised into multiple paragraphs, but the logical flow and progression are weak. The introduction is followed by an overall statement that lacks clarity, and the body paragraphs fail to structure the comparisons effectively. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or incorrectly, such as 'therefore nickel has different direction', 'Looking in depth', and repeated misuse of 'Therefore' and 'Consequently'. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion is frequently faulty, making the relationships between ideas difficult to follow. Reference words are sometimes ambiguous.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally basic and repetitive, with frequent awkward collocations and word choice errors. Examples include 'drop dramatically by the period', 'meet the point again', 'remain stable till may', and 'reaches and contain relation'. While the student attempts some less common vocabulary items such as 'fluctuated dramatically' and 'significantly', inaccurate usage and incorrect forms restrict the precision of the response. Spelling is mostly accurate, but lexical control is insufficient for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent errors in verb tense, preposition use, and sentence structure, such as missing subjects or verbs (e.g., 'then again significantly to lowest at -3 in june'). Punctuation is also problematic, with run-on clauses and missing commas that obscure the meaning. While some simple sentences are clear, errors occur frequently throughout the text and occasionally cause difficulty for the reader.
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