Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-21
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)
9/7/26
The bar chart illustrates the annual vage of houses in the America in three different years 2007, 2011 and 2015.
From an overview, it is evident that number of people earn higher sallery in 2015, however the least pay was observed in three years by people who earn $75,000 - $99,999.
It is clearly seen that in 2007, 25 million residents recieved less than 25,000 dollars per year and $100,000 was earn by almost 30 million individuals. $50,000 - $74,999 and $75,000 - $99,990 payments were earned by approximately 15 to 20 million people. In 2011 a slight difference has shown in $25,000, $100,000 and 25,000 - 49,999 dollars by almost 28 million citizens.
moving towards orest of the information, the position of people who earn $75,000 sallery per year stay
cons almost stay constant during the time period.
There was a gradual increase observed in 2015 in $100,000 or more. $25,000 — $49,999 sallies were stand same close to 27 million.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by summarizing the main features of the chart. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks precision in reporting data. For instance, the overview mentions that the 'least pay was observed' in the $75,000–$99,999 category, but the data does not clearly support this as a consistent trend across all years. Furthermore, the description of the data is often vague, such as 'a slight difference has shown,' which fails to accurately describe the trends or specific figures provided in the chart. To improve, you should focus on selecting key data points to support your comparisons rather than listing numbers in a way that is difficult to follow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical or misused, such as 'moving towards orest of the information,' which is an awkward transition. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between years. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively group related information, leading to a lack of logical flow. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that impede clarity. There are frequent spelling mistakes, such as 'vage' (wage), 'sallery' (salary), and 'recieved' (received). Additionally, word choice is often inaccurate, such as 'payments were earned by' or 'sallies were stand same.' While the response attempts to use topic-specific vocabulary related to income and charts, the lack of precision and the high frequency of errors in basic spelling and collocation limit the score. To improve, focus on mastering the spelling of common academic terms and using more precise verbs to describe trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies on a limited range of sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'number of people earn'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward phrasing (e.g., '$100,000 was earn by'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of hyphens and dashes. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar structures prevents the text from reaching a higher band. You should focus on proofreading for basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound.
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