The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
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Sample Response
The provided line graph presents specific information regarding the number of touriststourisrs visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
Overall, a notable pattern that emerges is that the total number of visitors witnessed an overall growth over the seven-year periodover 7-year period. Furthermore, it is evident that the figure for tourists who chose to stayopted for staying on cruise ships exhibited modest fluctuations in the early yearsmarginal variability in the initial period, characterized by pronounced fluctuations, followed by a significant growth. Additionally, the data of those staying on islands stabilized markedly over the middle 3 years, indicating a period of notable consistency.
A closer analysis of the data reveals that there was a clear upward trajectory in the total number of visitorstotal vistors' number, rising from an initial 1 millionfrom initial 1 million in 2010 to 3.5 million in 2017, which is nearly 3.5 times its starting levelthan that of starting points. In detail, the figure for those staying on cruise ships experienced a fluctuation in the first 4 years, before surging from 0.5 million to 2 million in 2017, a fourfold increase compared to 2013expanding 4 times than that of 2013.
It is noteworthy to highlight that the number of tourists staying on islands climbed drastically to reach approximatelyapproximate 1.5 millionmillon in 2013 after remaining steady at around 0.75 million in 2010 and 2011after the unchanged status in the first year. Additionally, the figure plateaued at 1.5 million between 2013 and 2015plateaued from 2013 to 2017 at 1.5 million level, except for a minor dip in 2016whereas there is a minor dip in 2016. The data for visitorsvistors on cruise ships surpassed that of those on the island by a slight marginon island by a slight margin.
Why this response received Band 7.0
The essay successfully provides a clear overview and reports key trends from the graph with good accuracy and logical paragraphing. However, grammatical inaccuracies in comparative phrasing and minor typographical errors slightly reduce precision. Focusing on refined comparative structures and meticulous proofreading will elevate the overall quality.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Achievement
Key trends and major features are well highlighted with an effective clear overview paragraph included.
Ensure all specific data points and comparisons, such as end-of-period figures, are reported with exact mathematical clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion
Information is logically organized into paragraphs with cohesive devices used effectively across the response.
Vary cohesive transitions to avoid slightly repetitive discourse markers when introducing key detail paragraphs.
Lexical Resource
A good variety of lexical items related to trends and figures is used accurately.
Proofread carefully to eliminate minor spelling typos like tourisrs and vistors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A mix of simple and complex sentence structures is controlled well overall despite occasional prepositional errors.
Refine phrasing in comparative expressions to avoid non-standard structures such as times than that.