Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-07-29

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table below shows the change in some household types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.

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

PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLDS BY TYPE OF HOUSEHOLD AND FAMILY

Student answer (Band 7.5)

The table chart illustrates the development of seven household types in Great Britain between 1971 and 2007.

Overall, the percentages of categories for one person, no children, and lone parent increased over the given period, whereas those for dependent children and non-dependent children decreased. In addition, in terms of the categories for one-family households and couple, they were consistently at zero percentage.

On the one hand, the proportion of "one person" started at 6% in 1971, going up steadily to 12% in 2007. Following this pattern, the percentage of "no children" rose from 19% at the begining to 25% at the end. When it comes to the percentage of lone parent, it began at 4% in 1971, which was the lowest point throughout the record, and ended at 12% in 2007.

On the other hand, the share of "dependent children" was 52% in 1971, which was the highest figure on the table, yet it declined dramatically to 36% in 2007. "Non-dependent children" experienced the slightest decline as compared to others, going down from 10% to 9%, despite the increase that happened in 1991.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively identifies and reports the main features of the data. You have successfully highlighted the trends for the various household types and made relevant comparisons between the categories. The overview clearly summarizes the main shifts, such as the increase in one-person and lone-parent households versus the decline in households with dependent children. However, there is a factual error in your interpretation: you mention that categories for 'one-family households' and 'couple' were 'consistently at zero percentage'. This is incorrect, as these categories are likely umbrella terms or headers in the source data rather than data points themselves. Focusing on the actual data points provided would have made the response more accurate.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'On the other hand', and 'Following this pattern' to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the increasing trends from the decreasing ones. The progression of ideas is clear, and the referencing is generally well-managed. To reach a higher band, ensure that transitions between sentences are slightly more varied and less mechanical, as the current structure is quite formulaic.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases such as 'illustrates the development', 'going up steadily', and 'declined dramatically' are appropriate for a task of this nature. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, though some word choices could be more precise. For example, 'begining' is misspelled. Additionally, the term 'table chart' is slightly redundant; 'table' or 'chart' is sufficient. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate for the task, and communication is never impeded by your word choices.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as the use of 'yet' and 'despite' to contrast information. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are minor grammatical slips, such as 'at the begining' (spelling) and 'the categories for one-family households and couple' (which lacks an article or pluralization). However, these errors are infrequent and do not hinder the reader's understanding. To improve, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as passive voice or participle clauses, to enhance the sophistication of your writing.

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