Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-23

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 tabular chart shows the change in some household types in great britain from 1971 to 2007:

In 1971, households containing one person is counted as 6 whereas in 1981 the count of people becomes 8 whereas after a decade count comes out to be 11 meanwhile in 2001 the count increases by 1% and 12% but in 2007 it remains constant. The another category is no children in 1971 there were 19 households which had no children whereas in 1981 20 houses have no children whereas in 1991 the count increases by 3% and comes out be 23%. whereas in 2001, the count increases by 2% and becomes 25% whereas in 2007 the count remains constant as in 2001. The another category is dependent children, in 1971

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. While you have attempted to select and report some data, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview or summary of the main trends. The reporting of figures is repetitive and lacks the necessary synthesis required for an Academic Task 1 response. To improve, ensure you complete the task by covering all categories provided in the table and include a clear introductory statement and a concluding summary of the main features.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text lacks logical organization and paragraphing. The use of cohesive devices is repetitive and mechanical, with the word 'whereas' being used excessively to connect clauses. This creates a monotonous flow that hinders readability. There is no clear progression of ideas, and the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent structure. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'subsequently') and organize your response into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group related data logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'is', 'becomes', and 'increases'. There is little evidence of the range required for higher bands. You have not demonstrated the ability to use synonyms or more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'experienced a rise'). The phrasing is often awkward, such as 'the count comes out to be', which is not appropriate for formal academic writing. Focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary related to data description and trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement and sentence structure. For example, 'households containing one person is counted' should be 'are counted'. The sentence structures are simplistic and repetitive, lacking the variety of complex sentences expected at this level. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters for proper nouns like 'Great Britain'. To improve, practice using a mix of simple and complex sentence structures and proofread your work to ensure subject-verb agreement and correct capitalization.

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