Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-08

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 4.0)

The table chart reveals the information about Household and Family

It is clear that People in households by type of Household and family.

‚While One person in 1971 is 6, 1981 is 8, 1991 is 11, 2001 is 12, 2007 is 12.

However, one-family households is 0 in years 1971 to 2007.

However, Couple is 0 in years 1971 to 2007.

, Whereas No children in 1971 in 19, 1981 in 20, 1991 in 23, 2001 in 25, 2007 in 25.

Dependent children in 1971 is 52, 1981 is 47, 1991 is 41, 2001 is 39, 2007 is 36.

Non-dependent children in 1971 is 10, 1981 is 10, 1991 is 11, 2001 is 9, 2007 is 9.

Line parnent in 1971 is 4, 1981 is 6, 1991 is 10, 2001 is 12, 2007 is 12.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is presented as a fragmented list of data points rather than a cohesive summary. While some figures are extracted, there is no attempt to identify main trends, make meaningful comparisons, or provide an overview. The interpretation of the data is also inaccurate in several places, such as stating that 'one-family households' and 'couples' are '0', which suggests a misunderstanding of the table's structure. To improve, you must group data logically, identify key trends (e.g., the decline in dependent children), and write in full, analytical sentences.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization and progression. It is presented as a series of disconnected sentences rather than a structured report. There is a complete absence of cohesive devices (such as 'however,' 'furthermore,' or 'in contrast') used correctly to link ideas. Paragraphing is not utilized, and the flow of information is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the development of the data. To improve, you should organize your response into an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs that group related data points together using appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is extremely limited and repetitive. You rely almost exclusively on the words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'household,' 'family,' 'children'). There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuate,' 'decline,' 'increase,' or 'remain stable.' Additionally, there are errors in terminology, such as 'Line parnent' instead of 'Lone parent.' To improve, you should learn and apply specific vocabulary for describing data trends and ensure you use precise terminology to describe the categories shown in the table.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical structure is very basic and contains frequent errors. Most sentences are simple, repetitive lists of data rather than complex structures. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement and sentence construction (e.g., 'While One person in 1971 is 6'). Punctuation is also problematic, with unnecessary commas and a lack of proper sentence endings. To improve, focus on writing complete, grammatically correct sentences that describe the data rather than just listing numbers. Practice using a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses.

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