Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-16
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 demonstrate the percentage of household in owned and rented accomodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. The Y axis shows the percentage of house holds and the X axis shows the year of owned accomdation and rent accomation. In the year 1918 their is lowest household owned and in the year 2001 their is highest household owned.
Moving forward , the rented accommodation in the year 1918 is on the peak point, and in the year 2001 it is at lowest , therefore in the year 1918 owned accommodation is lowest compare to 2011 but the rented accommodation in the year 1918 is highest compare to 2001.
At a glance the rented accommodation is getting lowest in upcoming years. In 1971 both were at equal point and the percentage of rented accomodation is falling compare to owned accomodation.
Therefore the highest percentage of household is increasing yearly.
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 covers the main features of the chart, such as the trends for owned and rented accommodation. However, the analysis is quite superficial. You mention the start and end points, but the description of the trends is repetitive and lacks precision. For example, stating 'the highest percentage of household is increasing yearly' is inaccurate and vague. To improve, you should group data more logically—perhaps by comparing the two categories over time—and ensure that your summary of the trends is supported by specific data points from the chart rather than general observations. The overview is also weak and does not clearly highlight the significant shift that occurred around 1971.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing and awkward transitions. Phrases like 'Moving forward' and 'At a glance' are used, but they do not effectively connect the ideas. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence 'the rented accommodation in the year 1918 is on the peak point, and in the year 2001 it is at lowest'. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and occasionally inaccurate, which makes the flow of information feel disjointed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same words, such as 'accommodation', 'percentage', and 'household', without demonstrating a range of synonyms. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'accomodation' (repeatedly) and 'house holds'. The word choice is often imprecise; for instance, 'peak point' and 'lowest' are used repeatedly rather than more descriptive terms like 'reached a peak of' or 'declined to a minimum'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider variety of vocabulary related to data description and ensure correct spelling throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The chart demonstrate', 'their is lowest household'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple, and there is a lack of complex structures. For example, 'In the year 1918 their is lowest household owned' is grammatically incorrect. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb forms and the use of articles, before attempting more complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas.
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