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 chart illustrates how many households which was located in United States Of America by their annual income in three different years(2007, 2011,2015). There are income is showed in million of dollars.

Overall, in all the three years annual income which are $50,000-$74,999 and $75,000-$99,999 was almost same whereas in year 2007 and 2011 the annual income which was $100,000 or more that almost same in these years, but it was increased significantly in last year.

The begin with, in all the three years, the number of households income which was $50,000-$74,999 was almost same over the period by 21-22 millions dollars while amount which was $100,000 or more it was around 29 millions dollars it decrease in 2011 after that it climb with high amount by almost 3 millions dollars and reached around 34 millions of dollars.

In 2007, it clearly seen that amount was $75,000-$99,999 that around 15 millions dollars and it decrease with very small amount after it grow slightly through the period. In contrast, the amount which was $25,000-$49,999 that was accounted with around 26 millions of dollars after it increase in 2011 with highest amount of income in year of 2011.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the chart, such as the trends for different income brackets. However, the analysis is somewhat inconsistent. For instance, the description of the $100,000+ category is clear, but the reporting of the $75,000-$99,999 and $25,000-$49,999 categories is confusing and lacks precision. The student attempts to highlight key trends, but the lack of clarity in data interpretation prevents a higher score. The overview is present but could be more effectively synthesized to highlight the most significant changes across the three years.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'The begin with' (should be 'To begin with') and 'after it grow slightly'. The progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing, making the flow feel disjointed. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are not always used appropriately to connect the data points logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'amount which was' are used repeatedly, which restricts the range of expression. There are also inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'climb with high amount' and 'accounted with', which do not accurately describe statistical trends. While the student manages to communicate the basic information, the lack of variety and the presence of collocation errors limit the lexical score. More precise terminology for describing trends (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'surged') is needed.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are persistent issues with subject-verb agreement ('There are income is showed', 'households... was almost same'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are awkward, such as 'The table chart illustrates how many households which was located in United States'. While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often faulty. The control of basic grammar is inconsistent, and punctuation errors are noticeable throughout the text.

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