Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-26

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 table illustrates the people in households by type of households and family.

Overall, it is evident that dependent children accounted for the highest figure from 1971 to 2007, while one person and lone parent represented a stable percentage by 2001 and 2007, whereas lone parent had a lower figure in 1971.

Regarding the percentage, 52% dependent children accounted for a higher number in 1971, slightly declining to 47% in 1981, followed by 41% in 1991, 39% in 2001, and 36% in 2007, respectively. Meanwhile, the no children category showed 19% in 1971 and 20% in 1981, followed by the percentage, which rose to 23% in 1991 and remained stable at 25% in 2001 and 2011. Non-dependent children registered for 10% in 1971 and 1981, slightly rising to 11% in 1991, before dropping to 9% in 2001 and 2011, whereas the couple and one-family households showed no household types in the following years.

Turning to the other categories, one erson showed 6% in 1971, 8% in 1981, 11% in 1991, and 12% in 2001, which remained stable till 2011. Finally, lone parent had a lower figure of 4% in 1971, 6% in 1981, 10% in 1991, and 12% in both the years 2001 and 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided relevant data points to support your summary. You covered the key categories and made appropriate comparisons across the time periods. However, there are some inaccuracies in your data reporting; for instance, you mention 2011, but the prompt only provides data up to 2007. Additionally, the phrase 'couple and one-family households showed no household types' is confusing and does not accurately reflect the data provided. To improve, ensure you strictly adhere to the provided figures and avoid introducing external dates or misinterpreting the labels in the table.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific categories. You use cohesive devices such as 'Regarding the percentage', 'Meanwhile', and 'Turning to the other categories' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as when you refer to 'the percentage' without specifying which category you are discussing. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounted for', 'declining', and 'remained stable'. However, there are some word-choice errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'registered for 10%' (should be 'registered 10%') and 'one erson' (a spelling error). You rely on a somewhat repetitive structure when describing the data points. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied reporting verbs and nouns, and ensure that your collocations are precise and natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical errors, such as '52% dependent children accounted for a higher number' (the syntax is slightly awkward) and the aforementioned spelling error. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining your sentence construction to avoid unnecessary wordiness. Proofreading for minor slips, such as missing articles or typos, will also help improve your accuracy.

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