Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · 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 4.5)

The line chart illustrates that y axis the number of US household in millions and x axis in three years.

Firstly,the maximum number of households in 2015 which is about 34%.And the minimum number of households is around 25% in the year of 2007.

Additionally,in the year of 2011 the number of households is around [redacted phone]9 $.Moreover,in the year of 2007 the number of households is about 26%.

However,in the year of 2017 the maximum number of households is around 99999 $ and the minimum percentage is almost [redacted phone]$.so,the number of households which remain steady in the whole line graph which is the 20% that is remain equal in the whole chart of the graph.

To conclude that,the number of households is fluctuating in all the three years 2007, 2011 and 2017.Sometimes it is maximum and sometimes it is minimum.And at one stage it remains steady.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to address the task requirements effectively. It does not accurately describe the data presented in the chart, often confusing percentages with currency values (e.g., '25000 49999 $'). Furthermore, the response is under the 150-word minimum, which significantly impacts the score. The overview is weak and fails to highlight the main trends or significant differences between the income brackets. The information provided is disjointed and lacks the necessary analytical depth required for an Academic Task 1 response. The data interpretation is largely inaccurate, making it difficult for the reader to understand the actual trends shown in the chart.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.5

The response lacks a logical structure. While there are attempts at paragraphing, the ideas within them are not sequenced in a way that creates a clear progression. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and often incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'in the year of'. The lack of clear referencing makes it difficult to follow the comparison of data points. The transition between sentences is abrupt, and the overall organization does not facilitate a smooth reading experience. The conclusion is also poorly integrated and does not effectively summarize the main features of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.5

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic phrasing and struggles to use appropriate terminology for describing charts, such as 'fluctuating' or 'steady', which are used incorrectly in the context of the data. There are significant errors in word choice, particularly when attempting to describe numerical data and currency. The lack of variety in vocabulary prevents the student from conveying information with any degree of precision or sophistication. The response would benefit from learning specific vocabulary related to data trends and statistical reporting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There are frequent errors in basic sentence construction, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the number of households which remain steady... which is the 20% that is remain equal'). The misuse of currency symbols and numbers further complicates the grammatical accuracy. Complex structures are largely absent, and the errors present often impede the reader's ability to understand the intended meaning. The response lacks the control necessary to communicate information clearly and accurately.

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