Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-05
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 5.0)
The graph demonstrate the frequency of the households who have owned and rented the accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 to 2011.
Overall, the chart depicts the information that in 1918 the number of the houses which are owned by the people are about 22% which is the lowest while on the other hand, we can see that the percentage of the households in rented accommodation in the same year is 78% which is quite higher than the household who have got their own place in England and wales in the same relative year.
As for the remaining, categories, the chart illustrate that in 1939 in UK and Wales
there is decrease in the households in owned accommodation with respect to the year 1918
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is incomplete; it only covers the data for 1918 and makes an incorrect, confusing reference to 1939. It fails to provide a comprehensive summary of the trends over the entire period up to 2011. The main features are not adequately highlighted, and the analysis is fragmented and stops abruptly. To improve, you must ensure you cover the entire timeframe provided in the chart and provide a clear overview of the major trends, such as the inversion of the two categories over time.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a logical progression of ideas. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the transition between the introduction and the body is weak. Cohesive devices are used in a mechanical and sometimes repetitive way, such as 'on the other hand' and 'as for the remaining'. The lack of a concluding summary or a cohesive narrative makes the text feel disjointed. To improve, focus on linking sentences more naturally and ensuring that each paragraph contributes to a clear, structured overview of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'the number of the houses' and 'the households in rented accommodation' are used repeatedly. There are also inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'frequency of the households' instead of 'percentage of households'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'witnessed a decline', or 'surpassed'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, for example, 'The graph demonstrate' (should be 'demonstrates') and 'the chart illustrate' (should be 'illustrates'). There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases, such as 'in UK and Wales' (should be 'in the UK and Wales'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at a complex structure in the second paragraph is marred by awkward phrasing. Improving basic accuracy and sentence construction is essential.
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