Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-23
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 5.5)
The given table illustrates the percentage of households in owned and rented accomodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011
Overall, households in rented accomodation accounted for highest proportion in strating then gradually fell whereas households owned in accomodation showed lowest figure in starting then increased
Looking at details, households rented In accomodation is accounted for highest proportion in 1918 at 77% the gradually decreased thoroughout all the year such as in 1939 and 1953 at 79% and in 1961 at 59% and also showed in 1971 at 50% while continuously fell to 40% in 1981 after that it expectinced at 31% in 1991 and 2001 then slightly went up at 36% in 2022
In contrast where households rented gradually fell down thoroughout the period there households in owned rose step by step throughout the period as households in owned recorded at 21% in 1918 then presented at 31% in 1939 and 1952 then went up at 42% in 1961 then at 50% at 1971 after that at 60% in 1981 further went up at 69% in 1991 and 2001 and then slight fell at 63% in
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the chart, identifying the trends for both owned and rented accommodation. However, the data reporting is inconsistent and contains several inaccuracies. For instance, you state that rented accommodation was 79% in 1939 and 1953, whereas the chart shows different figures. Additionally, the response ends abruptly mid-sentence, leaving the final data point incomplete. While the overall trend is identified, the lack of precision in reporting figures and the incomplete conclusion prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure all data points are accurately transcribed from the chart and provide a complete summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs, which provides a logical structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is repetitive and sometimes mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'then' and 'at'. The progression of ideas is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'In contrast where households rented gradually fell down thoroughout the period there households in owned rose'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of a finished sentence at the end of the text disrupts the flow of the final paragraph.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'accomodation' (repeatedly), 'strating', and 'expectinced'. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'showed', 'went up', and 'fell'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate a wider range of synonyms for trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'plummeted', or 'surged', and ensure accurate spelling of key terms related to the task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'households owned in accomodation showed lowest figure in starting' and 'households rented In accomodation is accounted for highest proportion'. There are also issues with preposition usage and article omission. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors in basic sentence construction and the incomplete final sentence indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a stronger grasp of subject-verb agreement.
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