Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-08-25
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
1968 and 2018: average weekly spending by families
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The bar chart shows that which this chart show the information of the whole families that which spent weekly income during this time in 1968 and in 2018 in one country the average of daily use items in our daily routine.
The average of weekly spending by families shows the percentage in both year 1968 and 2018 the difference spending income by families. In 1968 the average of weekly spending income by families is rised then 2018 mostly percentage increased in the year of 1968 and after that food is highly increased then all other items food percentage 1968 is 35%. The housing and leisure are increased in 2018 the average of both are close to each other the leisure percentage is 23% and housing is about 19%. In both year 1968 and 2018 one thing is same weekly spending by families household goods are the same percentage is about 7%.
In the conclusion the average of weekly spending by families in different two years some items increased in the year of 1968 and some items increased in 2018 that we used daily routine.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear overview or accurately report the main features. The description of the data is often confusing, such as stating that spending 'rised' in 1968 compared to 2018 without clear evidence. The comparison between categories is underdeveloped, and the interpretation of the data is frequently inaccurate (e.g., claiming food spending was 35% in 1968, which is not supported by the chart). To improve, you must focus on identifying the most significant trends, such as the dramatic decrease in food expenditure and the substantial rise in leisure and housing costs, rather than listing isolated figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas logically. Phrases like 'in the conclusion' are used, but the content does not effectively summarise the main trends. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the two years. To improve, use linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your observations and ensure each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'the average of' and 'increased' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'rised' instead of 'rose' or 'higher', and 'daily use items' which does not accurately describe the categories provided in the chart. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'expenditure', 'proportion', 'fluctuated', or 'remained stable', and avoid repeating the same verbs.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as run-on sentences and incorrect verb tenses (e.g., 'the average... is rised'). Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary articles and prepositions, which makes the writing difficult to follow. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and a correctly conjugated verb, and practice using relative clauses to combine simple ideas.
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