Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-13
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 given table illustrates the proportion of individuals or families stay in distinct types of household on the island known as Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.
Overall, families with dependent children had the largest number of households taken in Great Britain while the least were the lone parent.
Firstly, In 1971, around 6% of the households filled with one person and it inclined to 8% in the year 1981 whereas it gradually grew above 3% in the next 10 years. Moreover, the house guest remain stable as accounting by 12% from 2001 to 2007. However, there is no data present regarding one-family households or couple. Despite the fact that houses with lone parent are least used as represented by 4% and slightly increased in the upcoming years to 12% in 2001 while remain similar in 2007.
Furthermore, the families with no children lived in the houses were around 19% and steadily rose to 25% with the 3% increment in every 10 years and same in the year 2007. In contrast, households included dependent children has the largest contribution which was around 52% in 1971. After that, there population sharply declined in the followed years as comprised by 36%. In addition, non-dependent children households provided 10% presence from 1971 to 1981 and slightly uplift by 1% in 1991, then again they saw downfall from 2001 to 2007.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features, but the analysis is inconsistent and contains factual inaccuracies regarding the data. For instance, the claim that there is 'no data present regarding one-family households' is incorrect, as these categories are clearly listed in the table. Furthermore, the description of trends is sometimes confusing, such as the statement that households with dependent children 'sharply declined... as comprised by 36%', which misinterprets the data. While the overview identifies the highest and lowest categories, the lack of precision in reporting the figures and the misinterpretation of the table's content prevent a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'In addition' and 'Furthermore' are used, but the logical flow between sentences is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing. For example, the transition 'After that, there population sharply declined' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. The progression of ideas is present but lacks the fluidity required for a higher band, as the connection between the data points and the commentary is often weak.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'households filled with one person' instead of 'single-person households' and 'house guest' which is an inappropriate term for the data provided. The student attempts to use some descriptive language like 'inclined' and 'uplift', but these are often used incorrectly in context. The range of vocabulary is just sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility needed for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('there population sharply declined'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain errors when attempting more complex structures, such as 'the house guest remain stable as accounting by 12%'. Punctuation is generally functional, but the overall control of grammar is inconsistent. The frequency of errors is high enough to distract the reader, though the main points remain understandable.
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