Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-11
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)
The chart illustrate that the households US their annual income in various years . In 2007 the household is greater than 25 million and their annual income is less than the 25,000 dollars . As household increase their annual income increase to 75,000 to 99,999 dollars . In 2011 the chart of household and their show these . The household is increase to 30 million and their annual income increase to 25,000 to 49,999 dollars or above than the 100,000 or even more .In 2015 the hart show that the number of household is more than the 30 million and their annual income is 50,000 to 74,999 dollars .The number
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| 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. Furthermore, the content is underdeveloped and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. While you attempt to describe some data points, the information is presented in a fragmented manner, and you fail to provide a coherent summary or meaningful comparisons between the years. The response ends abruptly, leaving the task incomplete. To improve, ensure you include an introductory statement, a clear overview of the main trends, and detailed supporting paragraphs that cover all parts of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical organization and progression. There is no clear paragraph structure, and the sentences are disjointed, making the information difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, and the referencing is unclear, such as in the phrase 'the chart of household and their show these'. To improve, you should organize your response into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. Use linking words like 'however', 'in contrast', or 'meanwhile' to connect your ideas and guide the reader through the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'increase' and 'number'. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'the hart show' (spelling error) and 'above than the 100,000'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data accurately or with any degree of precision. To improve, focus on learning specific terminology for describing charts, such as 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'decline', and 'proportion', and practice using these in context to describe trends more naturally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The chart illustrate', 'the household is increase'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are incomplete or lack the necessary complexity expected at this level. The punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces missing before periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that sentences have a clear structure. Practice proofreading your work to identify and correct these fundamental errors.
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