Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-05

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 indicates that types in great britain change in some household from 1971 to 2007.

The table illustrates that people in household by type of household and family which presents data form 1971 to 2007. In given deta some heads are given like one person one family household and some others are also given. Some are gradually increased some fluctuate.

In the table from 1971 to 2007 period percentages are differently shows like individual person first gradually increase then in last constant like no children while dependent children decreased with the passage of time as in 1971 52 percent decrease 47 till 36 percent.

In the table deta illustrates that non-dependent children's percentage in the start same but in 1991 increased at 11 percent and after that again constant no change. Although in lone parent gradually increased from four percent to till twelve percent no fluctuation smoothly increased.

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 the student attempts to describe the data, the summary is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. The reporting of figures is often inaccurate or confusing, such as the reference to '52 percent decrease 47 till 36 percent', which does not clearly communicate the data provided in the table. The response lacks a professional tone and fails to make meaningful comparisons between the different household types, resulting in a fragmented and underdeveloped report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. While there are paragraph breaks, the progression of ideas is disjointed. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, making the text difficult to follow. For example, the transition 'In the table deta illustrates' is repetitive and does not effectively link the information. The lack of clear referencing makes it difficult for the reader to understand which household types are being discussed at any given time. Overall, the organisation is mechanical and fails to guide the reader through the data effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic words like 'table', 'deta' (data), and 'increase'. There is a lack of precision in describing trends; for instance, using 'constant' to describe a trend that is not clearly defined. Spelling errors, such as 'deta' instead of 'data', and grammatical inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'percentages are differently shows', hinder the clarity of the report. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary academic tone required for Task 1.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structures, with many sentences being fragmented or poorly constructed, such as 'The table indicates that types in great britain change in some household from 1971 to 2007.' Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, and there is a lack of variety in sentence structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and the misuse of prepositions and articles is prevalent throughout the text. The errors are frequent and cause significant difficulty for the reader.

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