Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-09

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 line chart illustrates the amount of time spent on housework per week also the percentage of household that owned three types of electronic appliances , which are washing machine , refrigerator and vacuum cleaner in one nation .

Overall , the number of time people spent on housework declined over the entire period . Meanwhile families who owed domestic appliances increased significantly for all three items .

The trend for three household equipment varied . Washing machine started with 40% in 1920 occupying the top position but showed a slower growth , finishing at over 70% in 2019 . In contrast , refrigerator was owned by none in 1920 but it increased dramatically , reaching 100% in 1980 and continued . Similarly , vacuum cleaner ownership was at 30% in 1920 which rise sharply to 100% in 2000 and maintaining the position till 2019 .

Whilst , consumption of time in house work followed a downward trend . In 1920 , 50 hours of a week was wasted in housework , which declined to 20 hours in 1960 . After that , it declined steadily and was at 10hours per week in 2019 .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You covered all parts of the task by describing the changes in appliance ownership and the reduction in housework hours. The inclusion of specific data points, such as the 100% ownership of refrigerators by 1980 and the decline of housework to 10 hours by 2019, demonstrates a good grasp of the information. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more explicit comparisons between the two sets of data—for example, linking the rise in appliance ownership directly to the reduction in time spent on housework as a cause-and-effect relationship.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for the appliances and the housework time. You use some cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In contrast' and 'Similarly'. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or awkward, such as 'Whilst , consumption of time...'. Additionally, there are minor punctuation issues, such as spaces before commas, which slightly disrupt the flow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring consistent paragraph structure will help you achieve a higher score in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points clearly. You use terms like 'declined', 'increased significantly', and 'varied' appropriately. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'number of time' (should be 'amount of time') and 'consumption of time' (which is not a natural collocation in this context). Additionally, 'owed' is used instead of 'owned'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on more precise collocations will improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'percentage of household that owned' (should be 'households'), 'Washing machine started' (missing an article: 'The washing machine'), and 'which rise sharply' (should be 'rose'). There are also some punctuation errors, specifically the inconsistent spacing before commas. While these errors are noticeable, they do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, as well as ensuring your punctuation follows standard conventions.

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