Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-22
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 represents percentages changes in households types in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.
Household types can be one person or one-family households. in one-family household, there is sub catagories as lone parent and couple with no children, dependent children and non-dependent child. it has been notices that in 1971, lowest 4% is belonging to lone parent type. and highest percentages are in dependent children in same year. One person & No children types are marked highest in 2001 & 2007. Non-dependent child are highest in 1971 & 1981 which is about 10%. One person type in 1971 and lone parent type in 1981 seems 6%. One Person type is highest in 2007 which is same as 2001 about 12%
To conclude, we can say that highest and lowest percentages are in 1971 , where dependent children is 52% and lone parent is 4%. Non-dependent children is only catogory which decreases till 2007 . every other are somewhat increasing by 2007.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the table, such as the high percentage of dependent children in 1971 and the rise in one-person households. However, the analysis is somewhat fragmented and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. While you identified some trends, the report relies heavily on listing specific data points rather than synthesising the information to highlight significant comparisons or contrasts. The description of the categories is slightly confusing, and the summary at the end is repetitive. To improve, focus on grouping the data into logical trends (e.g., categories that increased vs. those that decreased) and ensure the overview clearly captures the most significant changes over the period.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression within them is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'highest' and 'lowest'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between years. For example, the sentence 'One person & No children types are marked highest in 2001 & 2007' lacks a clear connection to the preceding information. To achieve a higher band, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each sentence flows naturally from the previous one, creating a more cohesive narrative.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for a higher score. There are several spelling errors, such as 'catagories' and 'catogory', and some awkward phrasing like 'it has been notices that'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors like 'highest' and 'lowest' rather than more sophisticated terms like 'peaked', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a downward trend'. To improve, focus on using more academic vocabulary related to data description and ensure careful proofreading to eliminate basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'lowest 4% is belonging to'), missing articles, and incorrect preposition usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of periods and commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, before attempting more complex structures.
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