Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The chart compare the ratio of owned household with rented household in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

Household in rented accommodation is very high in early period. But the household in owned accommodation is very low in early period. In 1918, Household in rented accommodation is about 78 percent and it fall significantly to 31% in 1991. And remain at same point till 2011. Then there is little increase in it to 35% in 2011. As the household in owned accommodation is very low from early period but it increase frequently form 1918 to 2001 from 23% to 69%.

then there is a small decrease in it in 2011 it comes to 64%.

Highest ratio of household in rent accommodation is in 1918 is about 78% and lowest is 31% is in 2001. And highest ratio of household in owned accommodation is 69% is in 2001 and lowest is 23% in 1918.

To sum up, the thing to be noted that one household is frequently decreased with passage of time and the other one increased.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers the main features of the chart, identifying the trends for both owned and rented accommodation. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on listing figures rather than synthesizing the data. While the overview is present, it is quite simplistic. To reach a higher band, you should focus on grouping data more effectively and highlighting the most significant shifts (e.g., the point where ownership overtook renting) rather than just listing percentages chronologically. The summary at the end is a bit repetitive and lacks the analytical depth required for a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite basic and sometimes repetitive (e.g., 'then there is', 'in 1918'). The transition between sentences feels mechanical rather than fluid. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to show the relationship between the data points, such as 'conversely', 'in contrast', or 'subsequently'. The paragraphing is functional, but the internal logical progression within paragraphs could be smoother.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You frequently repeat words like 'household', 'accommodation', 'increase', and 'decrease'. Using synonyms or more sophisticated collocations would enhance your score. For example, instead of saying 'it increase frequently', you could use 'experienced a steady upward trend'. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'the thing to be noted that one household is frequently decreased', which is slightly unnatural. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and adverbs will help you achieve a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempts at complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The chart compare', 'Household in rented accommodation is') and article usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences starting with lowercase letters after a period. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to limit the score. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring consistent sentence structure will significantly improve your accuracy.

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