Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-06
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 chart displays the ratio between the own households and rented house in England and Wales from 1918 to 2011.
Overall, households in owned accommodation was followed upward trend throughout the period, while rented accommodation followed downward trend. Whether as, in the 1971, both owned and rented was 9 remain constant.
Households in owned house, in 1918, that time it was in its peak time after that, two year which is mentioned on chart the data remained same. Additionally, the owned a house was slightly decreased and reached its lowest point around 30% in 2001 before it started upward trend.
Households in rented home, in 1918 , that time it was downfall time for house owner who allow their house on rent .In 1939 and 1953 the data of rented ratio is equal. After that, it was slightly increased from 1953 to 2001. Another point is that the 2001 year is the highest value of rented accommodation which is nearly 70% . Last year, it was showed marginally decreased on 2011.
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 summarize the main features of the chart, but the information provided is often inaccurate or contradictory. For example, you state that owned accommodation followed an upward trend, yet later describe it reaching its lowest point in 2001, which is confusing. The data interpretation is frequently incorrect; you mention 1971 as a point where both were 9, which is not supported by the chart. Furthermore, the description of trends lacks precision and fails to clearly highlight the key crossover point or the significant shifts over the decades. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the data points and identifying the most significant changes rather than listing years without clear context.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is frequently disrupted by unclear referencing and awkward phrasing. For instance, the transition 'Whether as, in the 1971' is grammatically incorrect and confusing. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Additionally' and 'Overall', they are often used to link poorly formed ideas. The relationship between sentences is sometimes difficult to follow, making the overall flow mechanical. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'house', 'data', and 'time' where more precise academic vocabulary is required. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'downfall time' and 'allow their house on rent'. These errors occasionally make the meaning unclear. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary related to trends and statistics, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'declined', or 'proportion'. Focusing on accurate collocations will also help you convey your points more professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'households in owned accommodation was followed') and article usage. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'In 1939 and 1953 the data of rented ratio is equal.' Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma placement. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. Reducing the number of errors in simple sentences should be your primary goal.
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