Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 18 · 2026-09-29

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 bar chart illustrates number of US household by there yearly income in every 4 years from 2007 to 2015.

A first glance in chart provides the similarity in income range in three of them. the 75,000 to 99,999 thousand dollars range are similar in 2007 its near to 15 in 2011 its below 15 alomg woth this in 2015 its exactly on 15 million Households. on the other hand all the income groups are seems fluctuating constantly. the income group below 25,000 it flow between 25 to 30 similarly, the income range of 25 to 50 thousand dollars are fluctuates in the same amount of household.

The 50 to 75 thousand dollars are seems the same less fluctuating income group.the 100,000 or more income group rise upwards rapidly upto 33 in 2015 and similar in 2007 and 2011 between 25 to 30.

As a consequence there is many similarities and fluctuating activities throughout the 9 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task by describing parts of the bar chart regarding US household incomes in 2007, 2011, and 2015. However, the coverage of the main features is superficial, and the selection of data is erratic. For instance, the commentary focuses heavily on minor fluctuations while overlooking major comparative trends, such as the overall dominance of higher-income groups by 2015 or the general decline and recovery patterns. Furthermore, several data points are vaguely stated or inaccurately interpreted, such as misreading values and failing to provide a clear, coherent overview. The response meets the minimum length requirement, but the lack of thorough development and precise data reporting places it at band 5.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response is divided into four short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The introductory sentence is poorly formulated, and the body paragraphs lack clear topical focus. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as 'A first glance in chart', 'alomg woth this', and 'As a consequence'. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of information between the different income brackets and years. Paragraphing is attempted, but the internal structuring and transitions within paragraphs are inadequate, resulting in a score of 5.0.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The lexical range is limited and repetitive, with frequent word choice and collocation errors. Examples include 'yearly income' instead of 'annual income', 'flow between' instead of 'fluctuated between', and 'rise upwards rapidly upto' which contains redundant wording and preposition errors. Spelling mistakes are also present, such as 'alomg woth this' and 'are seems'. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey basic concepts about the chart, the numerous inaccuracies in word formation and collocation constrain the score to 5.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response displays a very limited range of grammatical structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and faulty attempts at complex clauses. Grammatical errors are frequent throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('income groups are seems', 'fluctuates in the same amount'), missing articles ('illustrates number of US household'), and incorrect prepositions. These persistent errors frequently cause strain for the reader and prevent the formation of error-free complex sentences, aligning with the band 5 descriptor.

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