Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

The table above illustrates the how the household types changes over the time the in Geat Britain from 1971 to 2007.

Overall the household type in Great Britain with quite high with respect to Dependent children in the beggining, while for the lone parent is quite is quite low just as at start but increases over the time. For other like one person, couples having no children and the non dependent children showing minor deferences.

The household type for the Dependent childrens is alot in 1971 well decreasing slowly over the time period and decreased to 36 percent in 2007, on the other hand lone parent take off from 4 to 12 percent similar to one person type which was just 6 percent in 1971.

For the the couples having no children shows very slow increase from 1971 till 2021 from 19 to 25 percent respectively and after that remain constant for the time till 2007. Household type for the Non. dependent children remained close to 10% over all the time frame.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify key trends, such as the decline in households with dependent children and the rise in lone-parent households, the reporting of figures is occasionally inaccurate or confusing (e.g., mentioning 2021, which is outside the provided data range). The overview is present but lacks clarity, and the comparison between categories is underdeveloped. To improve, ensure you focus strictly on the provided data and provide a more cohesive summary of the trends rather than listing individual data points in isolation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. Phrases like 'on the other hand' and 'for the' are used, but the logical flow between sentences is often disjointed. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the progression of ideas feels like a list of observations rather than a synthesized report. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'household type' and 'increase/decrease' throughout the text. There are also noticeable errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'beggining' and 'deferences' (instead of differences). The use of 'alot' is too informal for an academic task. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider variety of synonyms and more precise vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'household types changes', 'lone parent take off') and article usage (e.g., 'the lone parent', 'the Dependent childrens'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often marred by errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of periods in the middle of phrases. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would help improve your accuracy.

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