Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-07

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 6.0)

The given representation demonstrates the changes in different types of household located in Great Britain during the time period of 1971 to 2007.

To begin with couples with no children household, in year 1971 which were 19% which increased to 20% in 1981 and 23% in 1991, in year 2001 and 2007 the value remained same at 25%. Moreover, couple with non-dependent children household were at 10% for both 1971 and 1981, but in 1991 it increased to 11% and in next years it dropped at 9% and remained constant for both 2001 and 2007.

Moving further, one person and lone parent household were 4% and 6% in year 1971, respectively, which were expanded to 8% and 6% during the year 1981. While in 1991 one person household was at 11%, lone parent household was at 10%. Where as both households remained constant at 12% during 2001 to 2007.

Surprisingly, Couples with dependent children had the most percentage as compared to other households throughout the time period of 1971 to 2007 which were at 52% in year 1971, in year 1981 it was at 47% and in year 1991, 2001 and 2007 there was a downgrade seen at 41%, 39% and 36%, respectively.

Overall, only in couple with dependent and non-dependent children household a decrease was seen, whereas other house hold percentage increased.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all key features of the data and provides a clear overview. You successfully identified the main trends, such as the decline in households with children and the rise in one-person households. However, the report is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on listing data points rather than synthesising them into a more analytical narrative. To reach a higher band, ensure that comparisons are more fluid and that the 'main features' are highlighted more prominently in the overview. The data is accurate, but the presentation could be more sophisticated by grouping categories that share similar trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organised into paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Moving further' to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel a bit repetitive or mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using more varied linking phrases. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different household types, which helps the reader navigate the information effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'representation', 'remained constant', and 'downgrade'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'expanded to' when referring to percentages, which is not the most natural fit. Additionally, there is some repetition of basic verbs like 'increased' and 'remained'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise synonyms for change and stability to show greater flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are frequent minor grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('in year 1971') and issues with preposition usage ('in next years'). Some sentences are slightly clunky, such as 'Couples with no children household, in year 1971 which were 19%'. Improving your control over sentence structure and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help elevate your score. Punctuation is generally functional but could be more precise.

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