Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-24

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 4.5)

The table illustrates the changes in household types in the city called Great Britain from year 1971 to 2007.

Overall, we can see a significate change in one family households during the period of 1971 to 2007 , there was not a huge in one percent percentage over a period of time.

To begin, proportion of one person household was 6 percent in 1971 which increase to 12 percent in 2007. Moreover, one family households was divided into categouries such as couple, non

However,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 84 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. The overview is vague and contains confusing phrasing, such as 'there was not a huge in one percent percentage'. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly with 'However,'. Because the summary is unfinished and lacks a comprehensive analysis of the data provided in the table, it does not adequately cover the key features or make sufficient comparisons. To improve, you must ensure you complete the task by describing all relevant categories and providing a full summary that meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks a logical structure due to its incomplete nature. While there is an attempt at an introduction and a body paragraph, the abrupt ending at 'However,' prevents any coherent progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are used in a very limited and mechanical way, such as 'To begin' and 'Moreover'. The paragraphing is insufficient, and the lack of a concluding summary or a fully developed body makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, focus on planning your response to include a clear introduction, a well-structured overview, and distinct body paragraphs that compare the data points logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and contains errors that impede clarity. For instance, 'significate' is an incorrect form of 'significant', and 'city called Great Britain' is factually inaccurate as Great Britain is a country/island group, not a city. The phrasing 'not a huge in one percent percentage' is unclear and lacks precision. To achieve a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends and data, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a sharp rise', and ensure that your word choices are accurate and contextually appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with article usage ('the city called Great Britain'), verb tense consistency ('which increase' instead of 'which increased'), and sentence structure. The sentence 'there was not a huge in one percent percentage' is grammatically incoherent. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, you should practice using a mix of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, and pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and correct word forms.

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