Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-05
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 5.0)
The charts below illustrates that the revolution in ownership of electrical appliance and the number of time consumed performing housework in households in one country between 1920 to 2019.
The number of washing machine, Refrigerator and vacuum cleaner increases then almost fluctuate there till end. The ratio of hours of housework decrease drastically but slightly stable later.
The number of washing machines users increases till four decades but then from 1960 it almost remains there. Use of refrigerator and vacuum users were rapidly increased till 1980. Its percentage remain higher then washing machine but it stable at hundred percent and remain stable there since from 1980 to 2019.
The number of hours of housework were gradually decreased from 50 to 20 hours in four decades but then the numbers of hours per week holds from 1980 to 2000. It show that the housework were stabled till 2000 but then the decrease further happen and the number of hours decreased to ten until 2019.
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 covers the main trends in appliance ownership and housework hours. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify the general upward trend for appliances and the downward trend for housework, you fail to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant comparisons between the two datasets. The description of the data is often imprecise, such as saying ownership 'almost remains there' or 'fluctuate there', which lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. To improve, ensure you group data logically and provide specific data points to support your observations rather than relying on vague descriptions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt, and there is a lack of variety in linking words. For example, the repetition of 'The number of' at the start of several sentences makes the flow feel repetitive. Additionally, some referencing is unclear, such as 'it almost remains there', where the pronoun 'it' does not clearly refer back to a specific noun. Improving the use of cohesive devices like 'consequently', 'furthermore', or 'in contrast' would enhance the logical flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range expected at higher levels. You rely on basic verbs like 'increases', 'decreased', and 'stable'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'number of time consumed' (should be 'amount of time') and 'washing machine users' (the chart refers to household ownership, not users). Some phrasing is awkward, such as 'the decrease further happen'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary related to trends and data, such as 'soared', 'plateaued', or 'a significant decline'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The charts below illustrates'), incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'the housework were stabled'), and awkward sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and sentence boundaries. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage is essential for improvement.
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