Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-10-07

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)

This linear graph shows us an information of fluctaions in the monthly average prices of three metals during the year 2014. there are three metals on which comparison is made are copper, zinc and nickel on the bases of average monthly change in prices.

In the first three months of the year according to calendar year the monthly price of nickel is higher than copper and zinc but it is decreasing and copper is decreasing but nickel price is increased in first two month then decreased in march. in next three months april-june the prices of nickel decresed rapid which cause a great downfall in the prices of nickel and zinc but copper does not decreased rapidly. in next three mopnths july-september the prices of all these metals became constant at a fixed rate only at this time of the year but in the september all metals prices decreased slightly. in the last three months of the year october- december the prices of copper and zinc had increased very rapidly but the nickel doesn't increased at same rate.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the three metals and organise the account by three-month periods, but the response does not provide a clear, accurate overview of the graph’s main features. Several descriptions misrepresent the data: nickel falls sharply in June, but zinc also declines and copper is slightly negative; the metals do not all remain constant from July to September; and copper and zinc do not rise “very rapidly” in October–December. The opening months are also described inconsistently, since nickel decreases from January rather than increasing in the first two months. As a result, key comparisons and trends are only minimally reported, and the reader cannot reliably understand the overall pattern. State the broad contrast between nickel’s large early fall and the metals’ later recovery, then support it with accurate figures and comparisons.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The response has a recognisable chronological structure, moving from the first three months through to the final quarter. Phrases such as “in the first three months,” “in next three months,” and “in the last three months” help signal this sequence. However, the account is presented as one long paragraph, and the repeated time-based transitions make the progression mechanical. Some links between ideas are unclear, particularly the sentence about April–June, where the cause-and-effect relationship between nickel’s fall and the prices of zinc and copper is difficult to follow. The reference to “at this time of the year” is also vague. Use separate paragraphs for an overview and details, and connect comparisons directly rather than relying mainly on repeated time markers.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some task-relevant vocabulary, including “fluctuations,” “decreased,” “downfall,” and “constant,” and the reader can generally identify the metals and periods being discussed. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, such as “an information,” “prices … became constant at a fixed rate,” and “increased very rapidly.” Spelling errors, including “fluctaions,” “decresed,” and “mopnths,” are noticeable and reduce the precision of the report. Aim for standard graph language such as “monthly percentage change,” “fell sharply,” “remained stable,” and “recovered.” Check spelling carefully and avoid repeating “prices” when a more precise verb can express the trend.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt longer sentences and use time clauses, for example, “In the first three months of the year…” and “in the last three months of the year…”. However, complex sentences are often faulty, and errors in agreement, articles, tense, and sentence construction sometimes make the meaning difficult to follow. Examples include “there are three metals on which comparison is made,” “the prices … became constant,” and “the nickel doesn't increased.” The sentence beginning “in next three months” also joins several ideas without clear punctuation. Practise forming concise comparisons with accurate past-tense verbs, such as “Nickel fell sharply in June, while copper changed only slightly.” Check subject–verb agreement and use consistent past tense throughout.

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