Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-01
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 5.5)
The provided table illustrates the change in some household types in Great Britain from the period [redacted phone]. Th data has been calibrated into percentage.
Overall, it is crystal clear that the highest ratio was covered by dependent children, while least value was covered by lone parent.
At a fleeting glance, in 1971, 6 percent of people in households was under one person category that rose to only some extinct that was 12%. Moreover, sharply decrease in percentage of people in dependent children category that was by 16%. In addition, the similar percentile of people was grouped under no children in the latter year.
Moving ahead, the difference of percentage of people between 1991 and 2001 was only 1% which was listed in one person. The percentage of people categorized into lone parent was 4% and 12% in 1971 and 2007 respectively. Additionally, there was no change in percentage of people which was under category non-dependent children, they remained similar that was 10% through out the period of 10 years.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear or accurate overview. The statement that 'dependent children' had the highest ratio is factually incorrect based on the provided table, and the description of trends is often confusing or inaccurate (e.g., the claim that there was a 'sharply decrease' of 16% in dependent children is not clearly supported by the data). The report lacks a logical selection of key features, and the comparisons are often difficult to follow. To improve, ensure you accurately identify the highest and lowest points and describe the trends with precision, focusing on the most significant changes over the period.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. While some cohesive devices are used (e.g., 'Moreover', 'In addition', 'Moving ahead'), they are often used mechanically or inappropriately, which hinders the flow. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparisons between years. To improve, focus on using transition words that logically connect the data points rather than just listing them. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping categories by their trends (increasing vs. decreasing).
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies that occasionally impede meaning. Phrases like 'calibrated into percentage', 'some extinct', and 'highest ratio was covered by' are unnatural and imprecise. There is a lack of variety in reporting verbs and descriptive language. To reach a higher band, you should work on using more precise collocations for describing data, such as 'accounted for', 'experienced a decline', or 'remained stable'. Avoid using overly informal or vague phrasing like 'crystal clear' or 'fleeting glance' in an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with article usage ('the highest ratio', 'the similar percentile'), subject-verb agreement ('6 percent... was under'), and sentence structure ('sharply decrease in percentage... that was by 16%'). The range of structures is limited, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent when describing past data. Proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect prepositions will significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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