Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-01
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 tabular data compares the types of household differentiation according to one person, one family and alone parent in Great Britain over the 36 years span.
Begining with the one person contribution is same in 2001 and 2007; while, 1991,1981, 1971 showed 11%, 8% and 8%respectively.
Whereas, one family household include different couple having children. Alone couple again illustrated equal 25% in both 2001 and 2007. But the lowest percentage was 19% in 1971. Those couple have dependent children were showing highest percentage throught all the years. The peak percentage was 52% in 1971. In 2001 and 2007, they were spending 39% and 36% selectively. On the contrast, alone parent provided gain same contribution of percentage which was 12% in 2001 and 2007; however, in 1971, they elicited 4%.
Overall, those couple who have dependent children were showing highest percentage. Whereas,alone parents were reflecting plummet percentage.which was almost similar to one person household expenses.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including the trends for one-person households, couples with children, and lone parents. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. While the key figures are identified, the comparison between categories is occasionally confusing, such as the reference to 'one person household expenses' at the end, which is not supported by the data provided. The response would benefit from a more analytical approach that groups the trends more effectively rather than listing figures chronologically for each category. The summary of the main trends is present but could be more clearly articulated in an introductory or concluding overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression between sentences is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is sometimes awkward or inaccurate, such as 'On the contrast' and 'Begining with the one person contribution'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the different household types. The transition between the body paragraphs and the conclusion is abrupt. To improve, you should focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus rather than just listing data points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive, with several instances of imprecise word choice. For example, 'one person contribution' is not the standard way to describe household data, and 'elicited' or 'plummet percentage' are used incorrectly in this context. There are also issues with word forms, such as 'alone parent' instead of 'lone parent'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning of the task, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band. You should focus on learning topic-specific collocations related to data description, such as 'accounted for', 'experienced a decline', or 'remained stable'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include incorrect article usage ('the one person contribution'), subject-verb agreement ('those couple have'), and awkward phrasing ('those couple who have dependent children were showing highest percentage'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and periods. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to distract the reader. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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