Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The provided table depicts the alternations in some types of households in Great Britain between 1971 and 2007.

Overall, It can be seen that couple with dependent children showed the highest percentage ratio over the given period, followed by non-children category, which came second. Lone parent and one person were the only types of households where people represented the lowest percentage.

Looking at the details, In 1971, only 6% people lived as a single person, while their number of percentage increased by 2007, to 12%. However, in one-family households the couple with dependent children illustrated the highest percentage at beginning of the period, to 52%, while it dropped to 41% in 1991, and finally 36% by 2007. Initially, 19% of people had no children, it rose over the time, accounting for 25% in the last seven years.

Subsequently, couple with non-dependent children showed a significant change, from 1971 to 1981 just 10% of couple lived with non-dependent children; it decreased to 9% in 2007. Lone parent was the category with the least percentage at starting, it increased to significant amount, making up 12% by the end of the period.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the table and makes relevant comparisons. You have successfully identified the trends for the different household types, such as the decline in couples with dependent children and the rise in single-person households. However, the overview is slightly inaccurate; stating that 'lone parent and one person were the only types of households where people represented the lowest percentage' is confusing and does not clearly highlight the most significant trends. To improve, ensure your overview focuses on the most prominent changes or overall patterns rather than listing specific categories. The data points are generally accurate, but the analysis could be more cohesive by grouping categories more effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'However', 'Subsequently', and 'Initially', to link your points. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the sentence structure regarding percentages is slightly awkward. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal flow within the paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking phrases to connect the data points more fluidly rather than just listing them sequentially.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'depicts', 'alternations', 'accounting for', and 'significant change'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'alternations' (which should be 'changes' or 'variations') and 'number of percentage' (which is redundant). The phrase 'at starting' is also non-standard; 'at the beginning' or 'initially' would be more appropriate. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, more precise and natural collocations would elevate the response to a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is good. However, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For example, 'couple with dependent children' should be pluralized ('couples'), and there are issues with article usage and prepositions, such as 'at beginning of the period' (missing 'the') and 'at starting'. Additionally, some sentences are slightly awkward, such as 'their number of percentage increased by 2007, to 12%'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will help improve your accuracy.

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