Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The below bar graph chart Shows the percentage of households in owned and rented Accommodation in England and Wales between 19018 and 2011.
From Year 1918 Households in owned accommodation increases by 20 percent and continuously increase till year 2001 Approximately 69 percent. As information given in chart Households in owned accommodation Gradually Decrease by 65 percent.
On the Other hand household in rented accommodation increased by 79 percent in year 1918. In year 1939 it decreased below 70 percent and continuously have downfall till year 2001 by 30 percent. There is a change in Households in rented accommodation in year 2011 that its gradually increase by 35 percent as compare to previous years.
Overall as we see in the given bar graph chart households in owned accommodation continuously increase by 79 percent and gradually decrease in year 2011 whereas rented accommodation is opposite to owned accommodation as it decrease by 30 percent and gradually increase in last year.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response attempts to summarize the main features of the chart, but the data interpretation is frequently inaccurate. For example, stating that owned accommodation 'increases by 20 percent' and then 'gradually decrease by 65 percent' does not align with the provided graph. The overview is also confusing, as it repeats the inaccurate figures rather than highlighting the clear long-term trends, such as the inversion of the two categories over the century. Because the data reporting is consistently flawed and the main trends are not clearly identified, the response fails to fully address the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is hindered by the inaccurate data reporting. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the other hand' and 'Overall', but they are sometimes used mechanically or inappropriately given the context of the data. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended comparison between the two categories. Improved paragraph structure and more precise linking words would help the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Words like 'increase', 'decrease', and 'gradually' are used frequently, often with incorrect collocations or inaccurate data descriptions. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an attempt to use precise terminology related to data analysis (e.g., 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'surpass'). While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of variety and the misuse of terms to describe trends limit the score in this criterion.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Households... increases'), incorrect verb tenses ('have downfall'), and awkward phrasing ('as compare to previous years'). There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with capitalization. While the errors do not completely prevent communication, they are frequent enough to cause some difficulty for the reader and indicate a limited control over sentence construction.
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