Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-08-31
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 table shows family living in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.In the year 1971 one person living in a house was very uncommon. But that number gradually changed over the years.8 percent of single person living in a house in 1981.While that number rose to 11 percent in the year 1991.From 2001 to 2007 a single person household remained 12 percent. There was not much change.Moreover,One family household did not exist in the Great Britain all these years.Couple living in a house together was something that was not seen.Families without children was 19 percent in 1971 whereas it was 20 percent in 1981 and this number increased to 23 percent in 1991 and similar percentage was seen in year 2001 and 2007 which was 25 percent .It can be seen from the table that children were more dependent on their families for livelihood in 1971.And gradually the percentage of dependent children reduced. As it can be seen the number went from 52 percent to 36 percent from the years 1971 to 2007.The percentage of dependant children was 10 percent in 1971 to 1981.And in the year 1971 children were more independant compared to other years.Parents on the other hand were less lonely in 1971 as compared to other years mentioned. Parents became a little lonely in 2001 to 2007 according to the percentage shown.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to accurately interpret the table. Several statements are factually incorrect based on the provided image, such as claiming that 'one person living in a house was very uncommon' in 1971 or stating that 'one family household did not exist'. The analysis of the data is inconsistent, and the student struggles to identify the key trends, often misreading the categories provided in the table. While the response covers the years mentioned, the lack of accuracy in reporting the data significantly impacts the task achievement score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. There is a lack of effective cohesive devices to link ideas, and the transition between sentences is often abrupt. For example, the jump from discussing single-person households to 'one family household' is disjointed. The use of referencing is sometimes unclear, and the paragraphing does not follow a logical structure that separates different household types effectively. The overall progression of ideas is hindered by the inaccurate reporting of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic phrasing such as 'number changed', 'number rose', and 'number went from'. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary appropriate for describing statistical trends (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'accounted for'). Some word choices are imprecise or unnatural, such as describing children as being 'more dependent for their livelihood' or parents being 'lonely'. To improve, the student should focus on learning specific collocations for data analysis.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack proper punctuation, such as '8 percent of single person living in a house in 1981.' The student struggles with complex sentence structures, often resulting in awkward phrasing. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.
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