Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-09

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 5.0)

The table illustrates people living in household types in great britain from year 1971 to 2007

in the table most household types were in 1971 dependent children households. The percentage was 52% while the lowest number of households were single person households which were only 6%

In 1971 single person household were 6% then gradually raised to 12% in 2007. And no children household were 19% in 1971 which then upgraded to 5% in 2007. There we see a gradual decrease in dependent children houses which was 52% in 1971 decrease to 14% and eventually were 36% in 2007.

While we are seeing decreasing household in dependent children their in a gradual incresement in lone parent hosehold which were 4% in 1971 and increased to 8% in 12% in 2007

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, the analysis is incomplete and contains factual inaccuracies. For instance, you state that dependent children households decreased from 52% to 14% and then to 36%, which is confusing and inconsistent with the data provided. Furthermore, the overview is missing, and the reporting of figures is often inaccurate or poorly structured. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview of the main trends and double-check your data transcription to ensure accuracy.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical or misused, such as the repetitive use of 'in 1971' and 'in 2007'. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt, making the text feel like a list of disjointed facts rather than a cohesive report. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'meanwhile', 'in contrast', 'subsequently') to connect your ideas more fluidly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple terms like 'raised', 'upgraded', and 'decreased'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'dependent children houses' instead of 'households with dependent children' and 'incresement' (a misspelling of 'increase'). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'a significant rise', or 'a marginal decline', and ensure correct spelling throughout your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'single person household were 6%', and incorrect preposition usage. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods in several places. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the use of complex structures like relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions to add variety to your writing.

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