Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-10-12

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 5.5)

The given table compares the changes in the Great Britain household types between 1971 and 2007. It can clear that percentage of some household types increased in the given 36 year period while,some of the were decreased.

According to the statistics, single person in family only contrubuted for 6% from total percentage of households in 1971. This figure gradually increased and ends with 12% from total households in 2007. when considering about one-family households, Couple with no children contributed 19% from the total households in 1971. It increased to 25% in 2001 and from 2001 to 2007, the percentage of couples without childrens was stable at 25%. Family with dependent children shared the majority of households in the Great Britain in 1971. However the figure declined 52% to 36 % in 2007. Percentage of Family with non dependent children not shown a major fluctuation while,Percentage of family with lone parents have been increased with the time.

Overall, the percentage of some household types increased in the given 36 year period while,some of the were decreased.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main overall contrast: the share of households with dependent children fell, while several other types rose or remained stable. The figures for one-person households (6% to 12%), couples without children (19% to 25%), and dependent-child households (52% to 36%) are accurately reported, and the response covers the full period. However, the overview largely repeats a general statement rather than selecting the most important features, and the discussion of non-dependent children and lone-parent households is not supported with figures. For a stronger response, highlight that dependent-child households remained the largest category despite their decline, and report the rise in lone-parent households from 4% to 12% and the broadly stable non-dependent-child share.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a recognisable introduction, a body that moves through several household categories, and a concluding overview. This gives it some organisation, and phrases such as “However” help signal contrast. However, the conclusion repeats the introduction almost word for word, so it does not provide a clear final synthesis. The body also shifts between categories without grouping the main increases and decreases, while repeated wording such as “percentage of” makes the progression feel mechanical. Some linking punctuation is awkward, for example “while,some” and “while,Percentage.” Organise the body into clearer comparisons and use the final paragraph to summarise the dominant trends rather than repeat the opening.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for describing data, including “gradually increased,” “declined,” “stable,” and “majority,” so the meaning is generally understandable. There is also some attempt to vary descriptions of household groups. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “single person in family,” “contributed for,” and “shared the majority of households.” Spelling and word-form errors, including “contrubuted” and “childrens,” also reduce precision. Aim for standard chart-reporting phrases and consistent labels for each category; this would make the account more natural and precise while retaining the useful trend vocabulary already present.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a contrast introduced by “However” and a time clause beginning “when considering.” The main trends can usually be understood, but errors in sentence construction and verb forms recur. For example, “It can clear that” is missing a necessary verb form, and “some of the were decreased” is not grammatically complete. In “Percentage of Family with non dependent children not shown,” the verb is missing, while “have been increased” uses an unsuitable passive form for this trend. Capitalisation after full stops and comma placement are also inconsistent. Practise complete clauses with accurate subjects and verbs, and use simple past forms consistently when describing changes across the stated years.

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