Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-17

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 table depicts the variation in few types of accommodation between 1971 and 2007 in Great Britain.

Overall, A kind of household in Great Britain lone parent had significant increase from year to year. While no children which is a type of homes in Great Britain had gradually declined through years.

In 1971 lone parent percentage was 4 and then gained 2 percent in 1981. while in 1991 had a boost to 10 percent. But in year 2001 and 2007 remained constant. Furthermore, the one person household type had a rise from 6 to 12 percentage between 1971 and 2007 and at least 7 years it remained stable.

The non dependent children homes had a considerable variation which was 10 percent in ten years. But had a one percent of increase in 10 years. after it gradually lowered the percentage and stable its position for 17 years. The dependent children are high in types of households in 1971 is 52 percent but the year passes it slowly drops to 36 percent in 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response provides a summary of the main features, but the analysis is inconsistent and lacks precision. While you identify key trends, such as the rise in lone parent households and the decline in dependent children, the reporting of data is often inaccurate or confusing. For example, stating 'at least 7 years it remained stable' is vague and does not accurately reflect the data points provided in the table. Furthermore, the description of 'non dependent children' is disjointed and difficult to follow. To improve, ensure that you select the most significant trends and support them with accurate data points, avoiding vague descriptions that do not clearly communicate the information shown in the table.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear transitions. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as starting sentences with 'But' or 'Furthermore' in ways that do not effectively link ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of the data. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that contributes to the overall summary of the table.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'increase', 'decline', and 'rise', and there are several instances of awkward word choice, such as 'gained 2 percent' or 'stable its position'. Some phrases are grammatically incorrect, which impacts the clarity of your reporting. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained steady', or 'experienced a significant growth'. Expanding your repertoire of reporting verbs and nouns will help you describe the changes in the table with greater accuracy and sophistication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There is a limited range of grammatical structures, and the text contains frequent errors in sentence construction, articles, and verb tense. For instance, 'the year passes it slowly drops' is grammatically incorrect, and there are missing articles throughout the text, such as 'in 1991 had a boost'. These errors occasionally impede the reader's understanding of the data. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often faulty. Focusing on basic sentence accuracy and ensuring subject-verb agreement will significantly improve the quality of your writing. Try to proofread specifically for missing articles and correct verb forms.

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