Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-15
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 bar chart compares the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between the years 1918 and 2011.
In the bar graph, households in owned accommodation is low in the years 1918, 1939, 1953 and in 1961 and households in rented accommodation is high in these years. As we go forward, the percentage of the households in owned accommodation increases steeply in further years 1981, 1991, 2001, 2011 and the percentage for both type of accommodations is same in the year 1971.
If we discuss deeply about the percentages,the percentage for owned accomodation is 22% and 77% for rented accommodation in the year 1918. The percentage is same in the years 1939 and 1953 and it is 31% for owned accommodation and 69% for rented accommodation. In 1971, the percentage is same as I mentioned before and it is 50%.
In the remaining years the percentage is totally changed. The percentage for owned accomodation increases steeply in the remaining years is 60%, 68%, 69% and 63% respectively. The percentage for rented accommodation is decreased in the remaining years and it is 40%, 32%, 31% and 35% respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student covers all parts of the task by reporting the main features and trends of both categories across the period. An overview is present at the beginning of the second paragraph, outlining the general shift from high rental to high ownership. However, the selection of data contains some minor inaccuracies in specific numbers compared to the source text (e.g., stating 22% and 31% where the chart shows 23% and 32%), and the comparison in 1971 correctly identifies the crossover point at 50%. The response is well-structured for Task 1 purposes, effectively presenting key time points, though further extension on the rates of change would elevate the task response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response has a clear overall arrangement and is divided into logical paragraphs separating the introduction, general trends, and specific data points. Cohesive devices are used to guide the reader through the data, such as 'In the bar graph', 'As we go forward', and 'In the remaining years'. However, referencing and transitions can occasionally feel a bit mechanical or repetitive, particularly with phrases like 'in the remaining years' used multiple times. Paragraphing is adequate, but logical progression could be smoother to achieve a higher band.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing graphical data, such as 'percentage', 'households', 'accommodation', 'increases steeply', and 'decreased'. However, there are instances of unnatural phrasing and word choice, such as 'If we discuss deeply about the percentages' and spelling errors like 'accomodation' instead of 'accommodation'. Less common vocabulary is attempted with limited success. The lexical range is sufficient to communicate the main points, but lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher band levels.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response employs a mix of simple and some complex sentence forms, such as conditional and relative structures (e.g., 'As we go forward, the percentage of the households...'). There are several grammatical errors and awkward structures, including 'households in owned accommodation is low' (subject-verb agreement with plural/uncountable context), missing articles, and run-on ideas. Punctuation is generally acceptable, and while errors are present, they rarely impede overall communication of the data.
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