Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-10-13

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 report shows the type of households inn great Britian. Now start with one person, it increase over the time period like in 1971 there are only 6 percent of person live alone but over the years its increases 1981 they are 8 than 1991 its 11 and 2007 they reached at 12 percent. The one family household with no children gradually increase over the years. In 1971 only 19 percent couple with no children but in 1981 its 20 percent than 23 and in 2007 its 25 percent the highest percentage of couple who have no children. The children depend on their parents was decreased over the time. In 1971 52% then 47% then 41% in 2001 its 39% and in 2007 its on the lowest point o 36%. In 1971 and 1981 only 10% of children are non dependent and 1991 there are 11% non dependent children and in 2001 and 2007 the percentage of non dependent children reduced at 9%. The lone parents percentage increased over the year in 1971 its on the lowest point on 4% but its gradually increased and in 2007 its 12%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You report figures for all five household categories and accurately identify the main directions of change: dependent-child households fall from 52% to 36%, while one-person and lone-parent households rise. However, the response is mainly a sequence of figures rather than a clear summary of the most important features. It lacks a distinct overview that compares the dominant category with the smaller groups; for example, dependent-child households remain the largest category despite their decline. Some details are incomplete, such as omitting the 2001 figure for one-person households, and the final comparison could make clearer that lone-parent households reach 12% by 2007. A concise overview and more selective comparisons would make the response more fully address the task.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The information is presented in a generally understandable order, moving through the household categories, and time markers such as “In 1971” help readers follow the data. However, the response reads as one continuous block, with no clear paragraphing or separate overview. Connections between points rely heavily on repeated “then,” “but,” and “over the years,” so the progression feels list-like rather than deliberately organised. Some references are also unclear, as in “they are 8,” where the reader must infer that this means 8%. Group the information into an introduction and overview, followed by paragraphs comparing rising categories with declining ones, and use more varied, precise links between figures.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use enough topic vocabulary to communicate the categories and trends, including “dependent children,” “non dependent children,” “gradually increase,” and “lowest point.” Nevertheless, the range is limited and several phrases are repetitive or imprecise, such as “over the years” and “its increased.” Some collocations make the data harder to interpret: “children depend on their parents was decreased” does not clearly describe the percentage of households with dependent children, and “couple who have no children” is less concise than the table category. Spelling errors such as “Britian” and “inn” also reduce accuracy. Aim for precise trend language and consistent category labels, while checking spelling and word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts to describe changes across several years, but it relies mostly on simple clauses joined together, and attempts at longer structures are often faulty. Errors occur in verb forms and agreement, for example “it increase,” “its increases,” and “The children depend on their parents was decreased.” Articles and sentence construction are also problematic in “in 1971 there are only 6 percent of person live alone.” These patterns sometimes make the relationships between the figures difficult to follow. Practise forming accurate comparison sentences with a clear subject and verb, such as “The proportion of one-person households rose from 6% in 1971 to 12% in 2007,” and check tense consistency when reporting past data.

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