Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 7.0)

The chart illustrates the number of household in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015

Overall, the group earning $100,000 or more had the highest number of households around 33 million in 2015. While the category earning less than $25,000 had lowest number of households around 13 million in 2011.

To begin with, in 2007 the group earning less than $25,000 had 25 million households. While the category earning around $25,000 to $49,999 had 23 million households. The group earning $50,000-$74,999 and $75,000-$99,999 had 20 million and 14 million households respectively.

In 2011 and 2015, the group earning less than $25,000 were approximately same around 27 million households. While the categorie earning $50,000-$74,000 were also same in both years around 22 million households. The group earning $75,000-$99,999 had slightly less number of households with respect to 2015. The group earning $100,000 or more had the highest number of households around 33 million in 2015. However, in 2011 it was around 27 million.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers the main features of the chart and provides relevant data points for comparison. You successfully identified the highest and lowest categories and noted trends across the three years. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, focusing on listing figures rather than synthesizing the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that comparisons are more analytical—for example, by highlighting the significant growth in the highest income bracket compared to the relative stability of the lower brackets. The overview is present but could be more comprehensive by summarizing the overall trend across all categories rather than just picking two specific data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'While', and 'However' helps guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the comparison 'with respect to 2015' is confusing given that the sentence is already discussing 2015. Improving the flow between sentences and ensuring that pronouns or comparative phrases clearly refer back to the correct data would enhance the coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. You use terms like 'category', 'households', and 'annual income' appropriately. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are minor errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'categorie' instead of 'category'. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'number of households' (e.g., 'the figure for', 'the count of') and use more precise language to describe trends, such as 'remained stable', 'fluctuated', or 'experienced a significant increase'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the number of household' (should be plural 'households') and 'were approximately same' (should be 'were approximately the same'). Additionally, some sentences are fragmented or lack necessary articles. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.

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