Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-10
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 4.0)
This chart illustrates to the people of households in US from annual income from 2007,2011 and 2015.
This chart shows to the given a information about the us people households by their annual income .
Here is a five type of information shows which is Less than $25,000,$25,000 to 49,999, 50,000 to 74,999$, 75,000 99,999$ and last one is $100,000 or more these five different type is there.
In this graph the year of 2007 thee highest ratio is $100,000 or more people have annual income generated via households the year of 2011 there is different like$25,000 to $49,999 people ratio is higher so here a the people ratio is decreased but the last year 2015 same as 2007 $100,000 or more people ratio is increased and the highest highest ratio is there of all mentioned years and there categories
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified the categories and some trends, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview of the data. You have not effectively highlighted the main features or made sufficient comparisons between the years. The description of the data is repetitive and lacks precision, failing to provide a clear summary of the changes over the eight-year period. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview, select key data points to support your observations, and meet the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks logical organization and paragraphing. The information is presented in a series of disjointed sentences rather than a cohesive report. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the text difficult to follow. The introduction is repetitive, and the body of the text does not follow a clear progression. To improve, you should structure your response with a clear introduction, an overview paragraph, and body paragraphs that group related data together. Use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your sentences and improve the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'people', 'ratio', and 'information' without demonstrating a range of vocabulary suitable for an academic task. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'illustrates to the people of households' and 'highest ratio is there'. The phrasing is often awkward and does not convey the data accurately. To improve, focus on learning vocabulary related to trends and data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'accounted for', and 'proportion'. Avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with sentence structure, such as run-on sentences and fragments. You struggle with basic subject-verb agreement and preposition usage, for example, 'This chart shows to the given a information'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of currency symbols and commas. The range of structures is very limited, relying on simple, often incorrectly constructed sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct word order and the use of articles. Practice writing simple, error-free sentences before attempting more complex structures.
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