Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-02

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 6.0)

The bar graph represents the different categories of the number of US houses income in millions by their annual income in the years such as 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Overall, through the whole time the number of houses with more income is increase. All of the categories showed little variation in their numbers.

In 2007, the number of homes with household less than $25000 were at 25 millions, afterwards there number increased near to 28 millions in 2011, but in 2015 it decreased to around 27 millions. Houses with annual income from $25000 to $49999 were approximately at 27 millions in numbers, in 2011 it jumped at 30 million, but in 2015 it lowered slightly to 28 million. The category of houses with annual income threshold from $50000 to $74000 started at near to 21 millions in number and stayed constant through the time.

The residences with the family income from $75000 to $99999 were numbered at around 14 millions in 2007, in 2011 it marginally lowered to 14 millions, but in 2015 it jumped at 15 millions. In the end, the homes with annual combined households more than $[redacted phone] were at the highest point slightly lower than 30 millions in 2007. But in the following year, it reduced to around 27 millions in figure. After that, in 2015, it reached again at highest umber at

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the chart, but it is incomplete as the final sentence is cut off mid-thought. While you identify key trends, the overview is somewhat simplistic and lacks a clear, analytical summary of the most significant changes. The data reporting is generally accurate, but the lack of a conclusion due to the incomplete sentence prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview that highlights the most striking differences between the years and ensure the response is fully finished.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'in 2007', 'in 2011', 'in 2015'). The progression of ideas is logical, but the abrupt ending significantly impacts the overall coherence of the final paragraph. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your sentences more fluidly, and ensure that your paragraphs are balanced and complete.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data, such as 'categories', 'variation', and 'marginally'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'number of US houses income' instead of 'number of US households by income' and 'highest umber' (likely a typo for 'number'). The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Focus on using more precise terminology related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'peaked'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the number of houses with more income is increase' (should be 'has increased') and 'there number increased' (should be 'their number'). Subject-verb agreement and tense consistency are inconsistent throughout the text. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to affect the clarity of your writing. Focus on proofreading for basic tense and pronoun errors.

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