Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Summit Mastery · 2026-10-25

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 6.5)

5The table illustrates the change in the household dynamics in Great Britain from 1971 to 2007.

Overall the table shows that one person householdsin britain have doubled over the years. The family households containing single parents have tripled in percentage. Whereas, the couples having no children have slightly increase.

From 1971 to 2001 the households containing sigle people have gradually increased from 6% to 12%. Additionaly a no change in the porportion of single person household was seen from 2001 to 2007. Similarly,the family households containing no children have also increased gradually from 19% to 25% from 1971 to 2001 with no change till 2007.

Couples having dependent children were at the peak in 1971 with 52%. Afterwards a gradual decline was seen from 1981 to 2007, the proportions decreased to 47%, 41%, 39% and, 36%. However the couples having independent children remained same till 1981 with 10% and a slight increased in 1991 to 11% and slight decrease was seen in 2001 to 9% and which remained same in 2007. Lastly the single parents went from 4% to 12% in first 30 years which later remained same to 12% till 2007.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You cover the main household categories and report the key overall patterns: one-person households and lone-parent families rise, while couples with dependent children decline. The figures you give are generally accurate, including the fall from 52% to 36% and the rise in lone-parent households from 4% to 12%. You also note where values level off by 2007. This gives the response a clear overview supported by relevant data. To make the account more fully developed, compare the scale of the changes more explicitly—for example, the dependent-children category remains the largest despite its decline, while one-person and lone-parent households reach 12%. The phrase “have doubled” is broadly supported, but precise comparisons would strengthen the overview.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response has a clear overall structure: an introduction, an overview, and two paragraphs describing the trends. The information generally progresses logically, and time markers such as “From 1971 to 2001,” “Afterwards,” and “Lastly” help readers follow the data. This meets the lower-band expectation of coherent arrangement and shows some features of stronger progression. However, linking is sometimes mechanical or awkward: “Similarly” joins two related increases, but the final paragraph moves through several categories in one long sequence. The repeated use of “remained same” also makes the account feel list-like. Grouping the rising categories together and the declining category separately, with clearer sentence boundaries and references, would make the progression smoother.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of task-related vocabulary, including “proportion,” “gradual decline,” “dependent children,” and “single parents,” so the trends are usually understandable. There are also attempts at more formal reporting language, such as “illustrates” and “remained.” However, some word choices and collocations are inaccurate or imprecise: “household dynamics” is broader than the table’s data, “couples having” is less natural than “couples with,” and “independent children” changes the category’s meaning; the table says “non-dependent children.” Spelling errors such as “sigle,” “Additionaly,” and “porportion” also reduce control. Use the table’s exact labels and check spelling and collocations to improve precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex forms, including time clauses and contrast, as in “Whereas the couples having no children…” and “which later remained same.” Most of the intended comparisons can be understood, but some grammatical errors recur. Articles and agreement are missing or incorrect in phrases such as “a no change” and “a slight increased”; the latter also uses the wrong form after the article. Several clauses are awkwardly joined, particularly “and which remained same in 2007,” and “remained same” needs an article or a different construction. Punctuation around transitions is inconsistent. Aim for shorter, complete sentences and check articles, verb forms, and clause connections while retaining some complex structures.

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