Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-19
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 4.0)
The table illustrates the percentage of living different household tyoes in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.
as per the table divide the household types into different types of person which is depend on family size and single person as well, for example we can see in the table there is for one per in 1971 6% household expenses and the other side if the couple house hold expense that is 19%. i noticed in the table the most high house hold expenses for family which they are staying with children its 52% in 1971 even the 1971 till 2007 the house hold expense were high as compare to others but i notice the one more percentage in the group when the year was increase house hold expense was decrease for the couple with children family as previously year.
The recognized from this table when you family member will be increase your household expense will be increase time to time.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to accurately interpret the data provided in the table. You have misinterpreted the categories, referring to 'household expenses' instead of the number of people in households. Furthermore, the data points cited (e.g., 52% for couples with children in 1971) do not align with the provided table. The summary lacks a clear overview of the trends, and the analysis is fragmented and confusing. To improve, you must carefully read the labels on the axes and the table headers to ensure you are reporting the correct information. You should also focus on identifying the most significant changes over the period rather than listing isolated, inaccurate figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks logical organization. The paragraphs are poorly structured, and the progression of ideas is difficult to follow. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas, making the text feel disjointed. For example, the transition 'as per the table' is used incorrectly, and the final sentence is an unsupported generalization that does not follow from the data. To improve, use clear topic sentences for each paragraph and employ linking words such as 'however,' 'in contrast,' or 'subsequently' to guide the reader through your analysis of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and often inaccurate. You repeatedly use the phrase 'household expenses' when the table refers to household types, which indicates a misunderstanding of the task. There are also spelling errors such as 'tyoes' and 'per'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends or comparisons effectively. To improve, focus on learning specific terminology for describing data, such as 'proportion,' 'percentage,' 'fluctuate,' 'decline,' and 'remain stable.' Avoid repeating the same basic words and ensure your word choices accurately reflect the information presented in the prompt.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are significant issues with sentence structure, such as 'as per the table divide the household types into different types of person which is depend on family size'. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with run-on sentences and missing commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Practice using relative clauses and conjunctions to combine simple ideas into more complex, accurate sentences.
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