Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-31
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 given glance illustrates percenatage of households in private and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
Firstly, The highest percentage of households in rented accommodation. It is 78% in the year 1918. In the year 1939 and 1953. its were remained stable and it's showed 69%. Moreover, from the year 1961 to 2001. it was slightly decreased and reached 31% in the year 2001. In the year 2011 it roseup and reached at 38%.
Secondly, The percentage of households in owned accommodation its was 23% in the year 1918. addittionaly, in the year 1939 and 1953 it were remained stable. and it were 31%.However, from the year 1961 to 2001. it were increased over the year and reached 69%. and the year 2011 in slightly came down and it was around 63%.
Overall, The highest percentage of households in rented accommodation. it was 78%. and over the year decreased. on the otherhands owned accommodation increased over the year.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main trends and provides data points for both categories. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing figures without sufficient synthesis or comparison between the two trends. While the overview is present, it is repetitive and lacks a clear summary of the most significant changes. The task is addressed, but the development of ideas is limited, and the report lacks a cohesive narrative that links the two categories effectively. To improve, focus on grouping data points to highlight the inverse relationship between owned and rented accommodation more clearly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'In the year' and 'it was'. The punctuation is frequently misused, with full stops placed incorrectly within sentences (e.g., '2001. it was'), which disrupts the flow of information. Paragraphing is present, but the logical progression between sentences is hindered by these structural errors. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring correct sentence punctuation would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic phrasing such as 'it was', 'remained stable', and 'increased'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'percenatage', 'addittionaly', and 'roseup'. The range of vocabulary is just adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, you should aim to use a wider range of synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'plummeted', 'surged') and ensure that you are using collocations correctly to describe statistical trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'its were remained', 'it were increased') and incorrect verb tenses. The misuse of full stops to break up single sentences creates fragments that are grammatically incorrect. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation limits the score. Focusing on sentence construction, particularly the correct use of verbs and avoiding sentence fragments, is essential for improvement.
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