Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-14
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 table provides data of the percentage of people living in different household type in great britain form 1971 to 2007.
Overall, Couple with dependent children were the highest household type throught the period. moreover one person household, couple with no children and lone parent household were increased over the time.
in 1971, one family dependent children accounted 52% in all household. it was fell rapidly at 47% in 1981,41% in 1991, 39% in 2001 and 36% in 2007. One the other hand, Couple without children were significantly increased from 19% in 1971,25% both 2001 and 2007.
In addition, One-person households rose from 6% to 12% during the period. Lone-parent households also showed a strong increase, growing from 4% in 1971 to 12% in 2007. Meanwhile, households with non-dependent children changed very little, moving from 10% to 9% overall.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified the main trends and provided data points, the analysis is somewhat superficial. You correctly highlight the decline in families with dependent children and the rise in one-person households, but the comparison between categories could be more integrated. Furthermore, the summary is incomplete due to the length constraint, meaning some data points are not fully explored or synthesized. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview and reach the required word count to allow for a full analysis of all data categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Overall,' 'In addition,' and 'Meanwhile' to transition between ideas. However, the flow is occasionally mechanical, and some sentences feel disconnected. The referencing is generally clear, but the lack of depth in the analysis makes the progression feel somewhat abrupt. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that your sentences are linked more fluidly to create a more cohesive narrative throughout the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, but it lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. You rely on basic verbs like 'increased' and 'fell' repeatedly. While these are accurate, using more varied synonyms would improve the quality of your writing. There are also minor issues with word choice, such as 'one family dependent children,' which is grammatically awkward. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' or 'witnessed a significant surge,' and ensure you use precise terminology for household types.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'it was fell rapidly' (should be 'it fell rapidly') and 'Couple with dependent children were' (should be 'Couples with dependent children were'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. These errors do not completely impede communication, but they are noticeable. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your verb tenses are used consistently when describing past data. Proofreading for basic sentence structure errors will significantly enhance your score.
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