Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-09-14

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 table illustrate that 6% people were included in the type of houshold which is known as one person in 1971. This percenage rose to 8% in 1981 which increases to 11% in 1991. In 2001 there were 12% people in oen person type and remain same in 2007.

The other type was one-family household no one was included in sinnce 1971 to 2007. Other type was couple there was no one in that type of household.

One type of houshold is no children in which 19% people worked in 1971 which slightly increased to 20% in 1981. Then it rose to 23% in 1991 and 25% in 2001. This percentage remained same in 2007.

Other type was dependent children, there was 52% people included in it in 1971 which decreased to 47% in 1981. Then it became 41% in 1991 which slightly decreased to 39% in 2001. It countinued to grow and became 36% in 2007.

One type is non -dependent children, there was 10% people worked in 1071 and 1981 then it became 11% in 1991 which slightly decreased in 2001 to 9% and remained 9% in 2007.

Other type is lone parent, there was 4% people worked in it in 1971 which slightly increased to 6% in 1981 and became 10% in 1991. This increasedto 12% in 2001 and remained 12% in 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the main features of the table, noting figures for various household types over the given period. However, there are significant factual inaccuracies in the reporting of the data (for instance, claiming that 'no one was included' in certain categories or stating that people 'worked' in household types instead of lived in them). Furthermore, the overview is missing entirely, as the student launches straight into specific data points without summarising the overall trends. Under the official descriptors, these limitations in selecting main features and the absence of an overview place the response at Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text is divided into paragraphs, which helps group the different household categories. However, the progression of information feels disjointed because sentences are overly repetitive in structure (e.g., constantly repeating phrases like 'Other type was...') and lack sophisticated cohesive devices. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and logical links between the sentences within paragraphs are weak. There is some organisation present, but the lack of an overall progression and reliance on mechanical transitions restrict the score to a Band 5.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, frequently relying on simple terms such as 'type', 'people', 'rose', and 'decreased'. There are noticeable inappropriate word choices, such as stating that people 'worked' in a household type instead of lived in or accounted for a percentage. Spelling errors also occur, such as 'houshold', 'percenage', 'oen', and 'countinued'. This limits the lexical range to a minimally adequate level, aligning with Band 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The student attempts some complex structures, but these are often faulty or awkward, such as 'The table illustrate that 6% people were included...' and 'which increases to 11% in 1991' (tense inconsistency). There are frequent errors in basic grammar, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions. While some simple sentences are clear enough to convey meaning, the high frequency of grammatical errors causes noticeable difficulty for the reader, fitting the Band 5.0 profile.

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