Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-12

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 given table illustrated the changes that occurred in a few household types between 1971 and 2007 in Great Britain.

Analyzing the given table, it was noted that the number of one person household types increased gradually. whereas couples with dependent children were reduced over time.

In Great Britain, first household type that attracts the attention of people was one person which increased by 6% over time from 1971 to 2007, the smallest amount of change was from 1971 to 1981 with only 2% increase which later increased by 3% in next decade.

Next details was about household with couples having no children which increased by 6% over those 5 decades and then households with dependent children were reduced from 52% to 36% which was a huge achievement. Along with households having non-dependent children only show a 1% decline. Another household type we notice was lone parent which increased from 4% to 12% during those 50 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the increase in one-person households and the decline in couples with dependent children. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear overview or summary of the most significant trends. The statement 'which was a huge achievement' is inappropriate for an academic report, as it introduces subjective commentary rather than objective data analysis. Furthermore, some data points are presented in a way that is difficult to follow, and the report lacks a cohesive summary of the overall shift in household structures over the period.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'next' and 'another'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between sentences feels abrupt. For example, the jump from discussing one-person households to couples without children lacks a smooth logical link. To improve, you should use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus that contributes to the overall argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are some awkward phrasings, such as 'first household type that attracts the attention of people', which is not suitable for a formal report. The word choice is often repetitive, and there is a lack of sophisticated terminology to describe trends (e.g., 'increased gradually' is used, but more varied terms like 'witnessed a steady rise' or 'experienced a significant decline' would be better). The tone is occasionally informal, which detracts from the academic nature of the task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('illustrated' instead of 'illustrates'), missing articles, and awkward sentence construction ('Next details was about'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of periods and commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage would significantly improve the quality of your writing.

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