Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-16

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 6.0)

The table illustrates the changes in the types of households in Britain between 1971 to 2007.

Overall, the percentages of households with one person, no children and lone parent increased by the end of 2007, while the households with dependent children and non-dependent children decreased by the end of the period.

In 1971, the majority of households accounted to 52% with dependent children, while only 4% accounted for lone parent households. The individuals with non-dependent children and without children stood up 10% and 19% respectively, while 6% of households with one person in the same year.

In 2007, the dependent children and non-dependent children households decreased to 36% and 9% respectively, while the households with no children increased to 25%. The percentages of lone parent and one person households surged to threefold and doubled figures of the year 1971 by the end of the period, and in 2001 and 2007 the one person and lone parent households had the same percentages.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all key features of the data, providing a clear overview and supporting details. You successfully identified the main trends, such as the decline in households with children and the rise in single-person and lone-parent households. However, the analysis is slightly hampered by some inaccuracies in data interpretation. For instance, stating that lone parent households 'surged to threefold' is mathematically incorrect based on the provided figures (4% to 12% is a threefold increase, but the phrasing is slightly imprecise). Additionally, the comparison of 2001 and 2007 is unnecessary as the prompt only asks for 1971 to 2007. Overall, the main features are highlighted well, but more precise data reporting would improve the score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use cohesive devices such as 'while', 'respectively', and 'in 2007' to link information effectively. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be more varied. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure supports the reader's understanding of the data. To reach a higher band, ensure that the connection between sentences is more fluid and that you avoid repetitive sentence structures when introducing new data points.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounted for', 'surged', and 'respectively'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'accounted to' (should be 'accounted for') and 'stood up 10%' (should be 'stood at 10%'). These errors do not impede communication, but they do limit the precision of your report. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated collocations and ensuring that verbs are correctly paired with their prepositions. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main trends, but lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'accounted to 52%' and 'stood up 10%'. The phrase 'doubled figures of the year 1971' is also awkward and grammatically weak. There are enough error-free sentences to maintain clarity, but the frequency of minor errors prevents a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing statistical data. Focusing on sentence variety and proofreading for small errors will help you achieve a higher band.

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