Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019)

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The given line graphs illustrate the information about the percentage of households with electrical appliances and the number of hours of housework per week and per household from 1920 to 2019.

Overall, it is clear that the use of vacuum cleaners increased significantly over the periods, while the proportion of households with washing machine fluctuated slightly throughout the period. In addition, the number of hours of housework per household per week fell noticeably.

In 1920, approximately 0% of households owned a refrigerator, whereas in 1940 it accounted for 55 percent. Moreover, the percentage of households with refrigerators increased from 90% in 1960 to 100% in 2000. The use of vacuum cleaners soared rapidly over the period. It rose from 30% in 1920 to 70% in 1960. After that, the use of vacuum cleaner grew from 90% in 1980 to 100% in 2019. Furthermore, the use of washing machine fluctuated marginally over the periods. It increased from 40% in 1920 to 70% in 1960. In 1980, it declined to around 65% percent. In 2019 it reached approximately 74%.

The number of hours of housework per household per week in 1920 stood at 50 hours. After 20 years, it dropped to around 35 hours. Over the years, the number of hours dropped considerably from 19 hours in 1960 to 11 hours in 2019.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all parts of the task well. You have successfully identified the main trends for both the appliance ownership and the housework hours. The overview is clear and highlights the key inverse relationship between the two datasets. You have selected relevant data points to support your descriptions, such as the 0% to 100% rise for refrigerators and the decline in housework hours. To reach a higher band, ensure that comparisons between the two charts are more explicit; for instance, you could explicitly link the rise in appliance ownership to the reduction in housework hours to demonstrate a more sophisticated analysis of the data provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two distinct datasets. You use a range of cohesive devices, such as 'In addition', 'Moreover', 'After that', and 'Furthermore', which help the reader follow the narrative. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary the way you introduce data points and ensure that the connection between sentences is more fluid. The referencing is generally clear, and the overall structure supports the information well.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'increased significantly', 'soared rapidly', and 'fluctuated marginally' are appropriate for describing trends in a graph. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'the use of washing machine' (should be plural or include an article) and 'over the periods' (which is slightly unnatural). While you use some less common vocabulary, further precision in collocation would enhance the quality of your writing. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate and allows for clear communication of the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'the proportion of households with washing machine' (missing plural 'washing machines') and '65% percent' (redundant use of the word 'percent' after the symbol). These errors do not impede communication. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice or participle clauses, to describe the trends more dynamically.

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