Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

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

Overall, it is noticeable that people used to rent more in the past. However, this trend reversed after the percentage of households owning 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 the of people who owned homes, 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 half of the residents owned accommodation. After a decade, it surpassed the households in rented accomodation 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

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all parts of the task by comparing the two categories throughout the period. The key features, such as the crossover point and the general inverse relationship between renting and owning, are well-highlighted. To reach a higher band, ensure that you provide more precise data points where possible, as some figures are described in general terms. Overall, the response is well-structured and directly addresses the prompt requirements, providing a solid summary of the provided chart.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the two categories. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'However', 'As for', and 'then' effectively to link sentences. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two main trends. To improve, you could vary your cohesive devices further to avoid repetitive structures, but the current flow is clear and easy to follow throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the trends, such as 'reversed', 'declined continuously', 'surpassed', and 'proportion'. The language is generally precise and appropriate for an academic report. There are minor issues, such as the typo 'accomodation' and the slightly awkward phrasing 'As for the of people', but these do not impede communication. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common synonyms to describe the fluctuations in the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free, which allows for easy reading. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as the missing noun in 'As for the of people' and some punctuation issues (e.g., spacing around commas). However, these errors are infrequent and do not cause confusion. Your control over tense and structure is generally strong, providing a solid foundation for an academic response.

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