Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-03

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 4.0)

The table show some changes 1971 to 2007 in household. One person persentage are increase 6-8-11-12-12 there is no change in one family households and couple columns but in no children persentage was increase and then [redacted phone] was concent. In 1917 are high percentage of dependent children then it's deceased not consent like other also non dependent children persentage are consent 1971 to 1981 then it's deceased and 2001 to 2007 there was no longer change. In lone parent was 1971 year 4 persentage but it was Year by year increase 1981-6 percentage the 1991

Summary

In 1971 to 2007 years every types of household changed notice some are increased then become consent and but in dependent children in 1971 persentage are high then years by years it was decreased

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you attempt to identify some trends, the analysis is fragmented and lacks a clear overview of the main features. You list data points (e.g., '6-8-11-12-12') rather than synthesising the information into a coherent report. The description of trends is often unclear or inaccurate, such as the confusion regarding 'consent' (likely meant 'constant') and the incomplete sentence structure at the end of the first paragraph. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and providing a clear summary of the most significant changes over the period.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The essay lacks logical progression. The ideas are presented in a disjointed manner, making it difficult for the reader to follow the trends. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences or ideas, and the paragraphing is ineffective, with the 'Summary' section merely repeating points already mentioned. The referencing is often unclear, as seen in the phrase 'it's deceased not consent like other', which makes the relationship between the data points confusing. Improving the use of linking words such as 'however', 'consequently', and 'in contrast' would help create a more logical flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'persentage' instead of 'percentage', 'deceased' instead of 'decreased', and 'concent' instead of 'constant'. These errors occasionally impede communication, as the reader must guess the intended meaning. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends accurately; for example, you rely on basic terms like 'increase' and 'decrease' without using more precise academic language like 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a downward trend'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often obscure meaning. Sentence structures are simple and often incomplete, such as 'In 1917 are high percentage of dependent children then it's deceased'. There is a lack of control over basic verb tenses and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The table show', 'every types of household changed'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, which further disrupts the readability of the text. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on constructing complete, grammatically correct sentences and using a wider variety of structures, including complex sentences.

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