Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-12
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 5.0)
THE PROVIDED TABLE CHART ILLUSTRATES THE INFORMATION OF THE CHANGES IN SOME HOUSE WORK IN BRITAIN BETWEEN 1971 FROM 2007.
OVERALL, THE DEPENDENT CHILD HAD THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE IN HOUSEHOLD TYPES .HOWEVER, THE MINIMUM RATION IS OFHOUSEHOLD TYPE IS IN LONE PARENT IN THE GIVEN TIMME PERIOD.
IT IS CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT, IN 1971 AND 1981 THE RATION OF ONE PERSON WHO DID THE HOUSEHOLD WAS ABOUT 6 AND 8 RESPECTIVELY . WHILE IN OTHER YEARS THE RATION WAS RAPIDLY ROSE UP.MOREOVER, THE PERCENTAGE OF NO CHILDREN WAS STARTS FROM 19 IN 1971 AND IN THE LAST YEAR THAT WAS AROUND 25.
MOVING FURTHER, DEPENDENT CHILDREN HAD THE MAXIMUM PORPORTION BUT IN THE STARTING YEAR THAT WAS 52 AND AT THE END IT DECREASED SUDDENLY. IN ADDITION , NON DEPENDENT CHILDREDN HAD THE SAME RATION IN 1971 AND 1981. HOWEVER IN 2001 TO 2007 THAT WAS 9%. MEANWHILE , THE TOTAL PERCENT OF HOUSEHOLD TYPE WAS 44 IN LONE PARENT.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to summarise the table by identifying some overall trends and specific figures, such as mentioning that dependent children had the maximum percentage and noting figures for one-person households and no-children households. However, the interpretation of the data contains significant inaccuracies and misreadings of the chart. For example, the statement that 'the total percent of household type was 44 in lone parent' demonstrates confusion over what the figures represent. Furthermore, the response is written in all capital letters, which does not reflect appropriate formatting. Because the data representation is flawed and key features are sometimes obscured by confusing phrasing, the task achievement is limited, aligning with Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into multiple paragraphs, including an introduction and body paragraphs introduced by transition markers such as 'OVERALL', 'IT IS CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT', and 'MOVING FURTHER'. However, the logical progression is hindered by confusing sentence structures and abrupt shifts in topic. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion is frequently faulty or mechanical. Referencing and cohesive devices are used inadequately at times, making it difficult to follow the relationships between data points. These features correspond to a Band 5.0 for coherence and cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with frequent misuse of standard terminology for data tasks. Terms like 'ration' are used repeatedly instead of proportion or percentage, and phrases like 'some house work in Britain' misinterpret the subject matter of the table. Words are also misspelt or incorrectly derived, such as 'PORPORTION' and 'CHILDREDN'. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey a basic topic, the noticeable errors and limited range restrict the score to Band 4.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The student demonstrates a very limited range of structures, relying mostly on simple sentences with frequent grammatical errors. Complex sentence attempts are often faulty, such as 'the percentage of no children was starts from 19' and 'the minimum ration is ofhousehold type is in lone parent'. Punctuation and capitalization are also problematic, with the entire response written in uppercase letters and spacing errors around punctuation marks. Frequent errors in tense, preposition usage, and subject-verb agreement impede understanding at times, placing the grammar at Band 4.5.
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