Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-18

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 illustrates difference in household varieties in the year between 1971 to 2007 in Great Britain.

Overall, lone parent as well as no children ratio increases .While, dependent children and non dependent child ratio decreases.

To begin with , one person household was 6% in 1971 which then got double in 2001 and 2007 .While no children family was 19% in 1971 which kept increasing and was constant from year 2001 at 25%.Further, Dependent children were at highest percentage compared to other in 1971 with 52% which declined to 36% in 2007.

Additionally, non dependent household was same in Great britain in years [redacted phone] as well as [redacted phone] which was 10% and 9% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified some key trends, the analysis is quite brief and lacks the depth required for a higher band. You have selected some main features, such as the decline in dependent children and the rise in one-person households, but the lack of sufficient detail and the failure to reach the word count limit mean the task is only partially addressed. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview and include more specific data points to support your comparisons throughout the report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and occasionally mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'While' and 'Additionally'. The transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more naturally. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that the progression of information from the introduction to the conclusion is logical and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'ratio increases' and 'kept increasing' are functional but lack the precision expected at higher levels. There are also some minor errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'household varieties' instead of 'household types'. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use a more varied range of vocabulary, including synonyms and more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant decline'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the year between 1971 to 2007'), subject-verb agreement ('lone parent... ratio increases'), and punctuation. Some sentences are also awkwardly phrased, which occasionally hinders the clarity of the information. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb tenses. Increasing the variety of your sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you reach a higher band.

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