Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The bar charts gives information about the number of living people in houses in the united state by their annual income in Three years (2007, 2011 and 2015). Figures are measured in millions.

Overall, the highest income group (100,000+) contained the largest number of household in both 2007 and 2015, and despitea slight decline in 2011. Additionally, while the highest income categories experienced overall growth over the period, middle-income groups remained relatively stable.

In 2007, approximately 29.5 million Household earned 100,000 or more. This figure dropped slightly to around 27.5 million in 2011, then it is sharply rise up to 33 million in 2015. Similarly, the lowest income of households were 25,000 and the number of household 14.5 million in 2007. Then he Fluctuating slightly down around to 14 millions in 2011. After some years he will again rise up to 15 million in 2015.

In middle, 21 million Household earned 50,000 to 74,999 in Three years (2007,2011 and 2015) he will at reamin same. In 2007, this bar graph dropped slightly to around 26 million, then it is sharply rise up to 30 million in 2011 and then it is Fluctuating slightly down around to 26.5 million in 2015.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview of the main trends, identifying the highest income group as the most prominent. However, the reporting of data is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the description of the middle-income group (50,000–74,999) is confusing and contradicts the provided chart data, as the text claims the figure remained the same while simultaneously providing fluctuating numbers. Additionally, the description of the lowest income group is somewhat muddled. While the key features are selected, the lack of precision in reporting the data points limits the score. To improve, ensure that the data cited matches the visual information exactly and avoid contradictory statements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'In 2007', 'Similarly', and 'In middle' are used to guide the reader. However, the use of referencing is occasionally confusing, particularly the use of 'he' to refer to inanimate data points (e.g., 'Then he Fluctuating slightly'). This creates a mechanical feel and occasionally obscures the logical flow. Paragraphing is present, but the internal cohesion within the third paragraph is weak due to the contradictory data reporting. Improving the use of pronouns and ensuring consistent logical progression between sentences would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, with attempts at using descriptive terms like 'fluctuating', 'sharply rise', and 'decline'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'living people in houses' instead of 'households' and the incorrect use of 'he' to refer to statistical data. Some phrasing is repetitive, and the control over academic register is limited. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology for describing trends (e.g., 'a marginal decrease' instead of 'fluctuating slightly down') and ensure that vocabulary is used in a contextually appropriate manner.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The bar charts gives'), tense inconsistencies (e.g., 'it is sharply rise up'), and incorrect preposition usage. The misuse of pronouns ('he' for data) is a recurring issue that affects the accuracy of the writing. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring consistent verb tenses would significantly improve the quality of the writing.

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