Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households living in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

Overall, the highest percent of households in owned accommodation was found in 2001 at approximately 69%. It gradually increased over the years from 1918 to 2011. However, in 1918 rented accommodation became more popular at around 78%, and it was declined over the years.

In 1918, only 22% of households owned their homes, whereas the remaining 78% lived in rented accommodation. Home ownership than increased gradually to 31% in 1939 and 32% in 1953, after more significantly rose to 42% in 1961. By 1971, the proportions of owned and rented housing had both reached at 50%.

After 1971, home ownership continued to grow, and then reached 60% in 1981 and approximately 68% in 1991. The highest percentage was around 69% in 2001, while rented rented fell to its the lowest level of 31%. In 2011, however, the percentage of owner homes declined slightly to 65%, whereas the proportion of rented accommodation rose to 36%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively covers the requirements of the task. You have identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data, highlighting the inverse relationship between owned and rented accommodation. Key features, such as the crossover point in 1971 and the peak of home ownership in 2001, are accurately reported. The data is used well to support the description, and the comparison between the two categories is consistent throughout the report. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points mentioned are precise and avoid minor inaccuracies in reporting, such as the slight misinterpretation of the 2001 peak versus the 1991 data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the data chronologically. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'however', and 'after' are used to link ideas effectively. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the start of the period to the end. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis. To improve, ensure that referencing is precise; for example, the phrase 'rented rented' is a minor mechanical error that slightly disrupts the flow. Overall, the structure is clear and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'proportion of', 'reached at', and 'declined slightly' are appropriate for a report of this nature. There is an attempt to use varied terminology, though some word choices are slightly repetitive or imprecise, such as 'more significantly rose'. The minor error 'rented rented' and the awkward phrasing 'owner homes' suggest a need for more careful proofreading. To achieve a higher score, incorporate more sophisticated collocations related to trends and data analysis, such as 'a steady climb' or 'a marginal decrease'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You successfully employ contrastive structures like 'whereas' and 'while'. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'Home ownership than increased' (should be 'then'), 'it was declined' (should be 'it declined'), and 'reached at 50%' (should be 'reached 50%'). While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher band score. Focusing on verb tense consistency and avoiding unnecessary prepositions after transitive verbs will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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