Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-02

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 6.0)

The table gives information about the transition of family types in five categories in some household of Great Britain in five different years from 1971 to 2007.

Overall, couples with children dependent on their parents are the predominant type in across all the years, despite a declining rate while parents with established children is the least common type.

It is evident from the table that, in 1971, 52% of people lived in a single-family household with their financially dependent children. However, as the years went by, the figure for this type experienced a gradual decline, coming down to 36% in 2007. Single couple, on the other hand, saw an upward trend from

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some main features, such as the decline in couples with dependent children, the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. Because the summary is unfinished, you have failed to report on all categories or provide a comprehensive overview of the data. To improve, you must ensure you cover all data points provided in the table and complete your analysis to meet the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response shows a basic logical structure with an introduction and an overview. However, the abrupt ending makes it difficult to assess the overall progression of the text. You have used some cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'on the other hand' to link ideas, but the lack of completion prevents a coherent flow throughout the entire report. To achieve a higher score, ensure that your paragraphs are fully developed and that you use a wider range of cohesive devices to connect your comparisons more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The vocabulary used is generally appropriate for the task, such as 'predominant', 'declining rate', and 'upward trend'. However, there are some awkward phrasings, such as 'transition of family types' and 'parents with established children'. The range is somewhat limited due to the brevity of the text. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'accounted for', and ensure your word choices are consistently natural and accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical issues, such as 'in across all the years' (redundant preposition) and 'single couple' (should be plural or specific). While the errors do not completely impede communication, the incomplete nature of the sentences at the end of the text makes it difficult to evaluate your control over complex structures fully. Focus on proofreading for minor errors and ensure that your sentence construction remains consistent throughout the entire response.

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