Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-03

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 5.0)

The table illustrates the information regarding the number of household items in US with their annual income for the period of [redacted phone].

Overall, it is evident that the most expensive item with the income of 1 lac dollars or more which is accounted for 33%, whereas the cheapest household constituted 15% which is of 25000$ or less. Furthermore, at the beginning of the period, there is gradual fall in the annually income with the rapid rise at the end of 2007. Similarly, at 2011, yearly income is continuously decreased with slight increase at the end of the year. In the similar manner, there is sequential declined up to end of the 2015 with dramatic soar at the end. Althought fluctuations occured throughtout the timeframe, basic trend remained almost stable.

In a short, the given table clearly demonstrates that there is the slight risen at the start with gradual downing and dramatic climbing at the end of each year.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to accurately interpret the data provided in the chart. You have misinterpreted the graph as showing changes within a single year (e.g., 'at the end of 2007'), whereas the chart actually compares static snapshots of household income distribution across three distinct years (2007, 2011, and 2015). Consequently, the main features—such as the shift in the number of households in specific income brackets over time—are not reported. The summary is largely inaccurate because it describes trends that do not exist in the data. To improve, focus on comparing the categories across the three years rather than inventing temporal fluctuations.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is severely hindered by the misinterpretation of the data. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore,' 'Similarly,' and 'In a short,' they do not effectively link relevant information because the underlying analysis is flawed. The transition between ideas feels mechanical and does not help the reader understand the relationship between the income brackets and the years. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks the necessary clarity to guide the reader through the data points effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often used incorrectly in this context. Phrases like 'gradual downing,' 'dramatic climbing,' and 'sequential declined' are non-standard and demonstrate a lack of precision. You rely on basic descriptors and struggle to use academic terminology appropriate for describing statistical data. There are also issues with word choice, such as referring to income brackets as 'household items.' To reach a higher band, you need to learn collocations related to data description, such as 'a significant increase,' 'remained stable,' or 'a downward trend.'

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'the most expensive item with the income of 1 lac dollars or more which is accounted for 33%,' 'at 2011,' and 'there is the slight risen.' There is a lack of control over sentence structure, with many sentences being awkward or grammatically incomplete. While you attempt some complex structures, they are often faulty. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions when describing data points.

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