Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-08-31
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)
Given bar graph illustrate the Number of accommodation in US According to their annual budget in 2007, 11 and 15.
There has been no specific changes occurred during the given period in US , Given years show almost same zig-zag pattern except in 2015 where there are households with more than 100,000 dollars cross 30 million households in single year.
In conclusion, households with Less than $25,000 to $49,000 are nearly same varying in between 25 - 30 million and houses with earning of $50,000 to $74,999 is almost steady in between 20-23 million in given graph, Meanwhile no. Of Residents are least with almost 13-15 million households with annual income of $75,000 - $99,999 beside of it , houses having an income of more than $100,000 showing steady increasing in households showing around 30 million in 2007 which surpassed almost 32 million households in US
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified some main features, the overview is weak and lacks a clear summary of the overall trends. The description of the data is somewhat disorganized, and the attempt to compare the years is hindered by imprecise language. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, distinct overview paragraph that highlights the most significant trends (e.g., the growth in the highest income bracket) and ensure you meet the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. It is essentially one long paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of logical progression between ideas, and the use of cohesive devices is minimal and sometimes misused (e.g., 'beside of it'). To improve, you should organize your response into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific data points. Use a wider range of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your sentences and ideas more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat repetitive and basic. Phrases like 'no specific changes occurred' and 'almost same' are imprecise. There are also errors in word choice, such as using 'accommodation' instead of 'households' and 'budget' instead of 'income'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a more varied range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'witnessed a significant increase', or 'the highest proportion'. Focus on using precise terminology to describe the trends shown in the graph.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Given bar graph illustrate'), article usage ('the Number of accommodation'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, which makes the text difficult to read. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Practice using complex structures like relative clauses or contrastive conjunctions, but ensure they are grammatically accurate before attempting them in your writing.
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