Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-21

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 shows significant changed of household in different years between 1971 to 2007

As household of one person in 1971 was 6 percent, one decade later it would be 8 after three decade some changes occur household in 2001 to 2007 about same 12 percent. In one family household and couple there nothing any change. The household of no children some variation in 1971 it was 19 but some years later 2007 about 25 .But dependent children the percentage bit decreased in 1971 about 52 percent four decade later was 36 percent and also same situation in non dependent children in 1971 was 10 percent as time passed it would be like steadily to decreased in 2007 were about 9 percent . At last in lone parent household were 4 percent little bit increased after three to four decade in 2007 were about 12 percent my opinion these information show table.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The information is presented in a fragmented, list-like manner, making it difficult to identify the main features. Several comparisons are inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that there was 'nothing any change' for couples, which contradicts the data. The report lacks a clear structure, and the inclusion of personal commentary ('my opinion these information show table') is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 response. To improve, you must focus on grouping related data points and identifying clear trends (e.g., increases vs. decreases) rather than listing individual figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in a report. The flow of ideas is disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often misused (e.g., 'At last', 'as time passed'). The lack of logical sequencing makes the text difficult to follow. There is no clear progression of information; instead, the sentences feel like a series of isolated observations. To improve, use clear paragraph breaks to separate your introduction, overview, and body paragraphs, and use linking words like 'in contrast', 'furthermore', or 'meanwhile' to connect your ideas more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive, often relying on the same simple structures. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'significant changed of household' instead of 'significant changes in household types'. The phrasing is often unnatural, which hinders the clarity of the report. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'witnessed a sharp decline', or 'accounted for'. Avoid informal phrasing and focus on using precise terminology related to data description.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, tense usage, and sentence structure (e.g., 'one decade later it would be 8', 'there nothing any change'). Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary articles and prepositions. The range of grammatical structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and practicing the correct use of tenses when describing past data.

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