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)
The chart ilustrates the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. There are four major category.
The chart are divided into four major category. Each are divided according to their annual income. The people were living with annual income less than 25,000, income between 25,000-49,999, 50,000-74,999 , 75,000- 99,999 and above 100,000.In 2007, there was approximately 25 million householders having less than 25,000. Salary between 25,000-49,999 are around 27 million householders in US. In 2011, 29 million people are having annual income less than 25,000. Furthermore, approximately 30 million people were salary range between 25,000-49,999. Moreover people were approximately 27 million who are currently having above 100,00 annual income.
In conclusion, chart describes the householders with their annual income. They are also divided in four different part according to their annual income. There were only 15 percent people who were having salary between 75,000 to 99,999.
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 attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear overview or a meaningful summary of the main trends. While you identify some data points, the selection of information is disjointed and lacks a comparative analysis. For instance, you list specific figures for 2007 and 2011 but fail to describe the overall changes or compare the categories effectively. Furthermore, the data provided is inconsistent with the chart, and the conclusion introduces a new, isolated statistic rather than synthesizing the main findings. To improve, focus on identifying the most significant trends (e.g., which income bracket grew or shrank) rather than simply listing individual data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The introduction and body paragraphs contain repetitive information, such as restating the number of categories multiple times. Cohesive devices are used in a mechanical and sometimes inaccurate way, such as the repetitive use of 'In 2007' and 'In 2011' to start sentences. The transition between ideas is often abrupt, and the conclusion does not effectively summarize the information presented, making the overall flow difficult to follow. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a distinct purpose would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'number', 'people', and 'salary'. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'householders' used incorrectly to refer to the number of people, and 'salary range between' which is grammatically awkward. You also struggle with numerical precision, such as writing '100,00' instead of '100,000'. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'accounted for', or 'proportion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede communication. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The chart are divided', 'Each are divided', 'Salary... are around'), and incorrect sentence structures ('There were only 15 percent people who were having salary'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. You need to focus on basic accuracy, particularly with pluralization and verb agreement, before attempting more complex sentence structures. Proofreading for these fundamental errors is essential to improve your score.
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