Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The chart depicts the number US residents by their yearly salary in number of years 2007, 2011 and 2015. Units are measured in dollars.
overall, the number of citizens in US gained more salary in 2015 and 2011.
In year of 2007 people also received nearly same amount.
In the year of 2015 and [redacted phone]-dollars were given around 34 and 29 million. From less than and above 25000-dollars were given around 28 million which was slightly higher than in 2007 about 26 million
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. The summary is very brief and fails to report the main features of the chart effectively. While there is an attempt to identify some data points, the analysis is fragmented and lacks a clear overview of the trends across the three years. The information provided is insufficient to fully address the task, as many categories and trends are ignored. To improve, you must provide a more comprehensive summary that covers all significant data points and trends, ensuring the response is of the required length.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is very short, making it difficult to establish a clear logical progression. The paragraphing is inadequate, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal. The sentences are disjointed, and the connections between the ideas are not clearly articulated. To improve, you should organize your report into a clear introduction, an overview of the main trends, and specific paragraphs for detailed comparisons. Using linking words such as 'in contrast', 'furthermore', or 'however' will help to guide the reader through your analysis more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'gained more salary' and 'received nearly same amount' are imprecise and do not accurately reflect the data. There is a lack of variety in the language used to describe trends or numerical data. To improve, you should incorporate more precise vocabulary related to statistics and trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant proportion'. Expanding your range of descriptive language will help you communicate your findings with greater clarity and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains several grammatical errors, such as 'number US residents' (missing 'of'), 'in number of years' (awkward phrasing), and '100000-dollars were given' (incorrect structure). The sentence structures are simple and lack the complexity required for higher band scores. There are also issues with punctuation and article usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and ensuring subject-verb agreement. Practice writing more complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical control.
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