Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-11

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 6.0)

The chart compares the percentage of residents in England renting accommodation and owning house between 1918 and 2011.

Overall, it is noticeable that people used to rent more back in the days. However, this trend reversed after the percentage of households owned accommodation increased over the years.

Households in rented accommodation were about 77% in 1918, then in 1939, it fell to around 68%. This figure stayed stable until 1953, then decreased to 50% in 1971. Until 2001, the percentage of people renting places declined continuously reaching 31% before increasing to around 36% in 2011.

As for proportion of people who owned household, it started low ( around 22%),and increased to about 32% in 1939, then remained unchanged until 1953. In 1971, this figure reached 50% indicating that the half of the residents owning accommodation. After a decade, it surpassed the households in renting at 60%, then continued to rise until it reached about 69% in 2001. In 2011, this proportion declined a little by around 5% to 64%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all key features of the chart, including the initial figures, the crossover point, and the final trends. You have successfully identified the main trends and made relevant comparisons between the two categories. The overview is clear and highlights the significant shift in housing tenure over the period. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are described with precision; for example, stating 'the half of the residents owning accommodation' is slightly awkward. Overall, the response is well-focused and addresses the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group the data by category. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'However', and 'As for', which help guide the reader. However, the transition between sentences could be more varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel. The use of referencing is generally clear, though some sentences could be linked more fluidly to improve the overall flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'remained unchanged', and 'surpassed'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'owning house' instead of 'home ownership' or 'households in renting'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. Expanding your repertoire of reporting verbs and noun phrases related to trends would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'people used to rent more back in the days' (informal phrasing) and 'the half of the residents owning accommodation' (missing verb/article error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some minor issues with comma placement and spacing. The majority of your sentences are error-free, but more consistent control over complex structures is needed to reach a higher band.

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