Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-10

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 6.5)

The table compares the percentages of different household types in Great Britain in 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2007.

In 1971, the households with dependent children represented the largest proportion, at 52%, However, this figure fell steadily to 47% in 1981, 41% in 1991, 39% in 2001 and 36% in 2007. Meanwhile, the percentage of couple without children rose consistently from 19% to 25%, reaching its highest level in 2001 and remaining unchaged in 2007.

Furthermore, the proportion of one-person households doubled from 6% to 12%, while it remained unchanged in 2007. The percentage of lone-parent households increased dramatically from 4% to 12%, in same period. In contrast, the figure of couple with non-dependent children fluctuated between 9% and 11%.

Overall, It is evident that households consisting of couples with dependent children accounted for the largest proportion in every year, although the figure declined substantially over the period. By contrast, the percentage of one-person and lone-parent households increased considerably.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively covers the main features of the data. You have identified the key trends, such as the decline in households with dependent children and the growth in one-person and lone-parent households. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant changes. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting; for instance, you state that one-person households remained unchanged in 2007, but the data shows a slight increase from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, the comparison of lone-parent households is slightly imprecise regarding the time period. Despite these minor errors, the main trends are well-summarized and the response is well-structured.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'In 1971', 'Meanwhile', 'Furthermore', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to group related information. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the largest category to smaller, growing categories. The use of referencing is generally effective, though some transitions could be slightly more sophisticated to improve the flow between sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'represented the largest proportion', 'fell steadily', 'rose consistently', and 'fluctuated between' are used accurately. There is some attempt to use less common vocabulary, though it is mostly functional. There are no significant spelling errors, and the word choice is appropriate for an academic report. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' to avoid repetition.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and communication is never impeded. However, there are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'unchaged' (spelling), 'in same period' (missing article), and 'It is evident' (unnecessary capitalization). The use of commas is generally correct, though there is a comma splice in the second paragraph ('at 52%, However'). Improving the control over punctuation and ensuring articles are used consistently would help elevate the score.

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