Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-17

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 7.5)

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

Overall, Overall, ownership of electrical appliances increased considerably between 1920 and 2019, with refrigerators and vacuum cleaners eventually becoming almost universal. In contrast, the amount of time spent on housework declined dramatically, falling from approximately 50 hours per week to only around 15 hours over the period.

Regarding appliance ownership, refrigerators experienced the most dramatic increase, rising from 0% of households in 1920 to around 55% in 1940. This figure then climbed to approximately 90% in 1960 before reaching 100% in 1980, where it remained until 2019. Vacuum cleaner ownership also increased steadily, from 30% in 1920 to about 70% in 1940 and 90% in 1960, before reaching almost 100% by 2000. Washing machine ownership followed a more gradual upward trend, increasing from around 40% in 1920 to approximately 70% in 1960 and about 75% in 2019.

Turning to the amount of time spent on housework, there was a substantial decline over the period. In 1920, households spent approximately 50 hours per week on domestic tasks. This figure fell to around 35 hours in 1940 and declined further to about 20 hours in 1960. After that, the amount of time decreased more gradually, reaching roughly 15 hours per week in 1980 and remaining at approximately this level until 2019.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response is excellent. You have successfully identified all key features of the charts, including the trends for appliance ownership and the inverse relationship with housework time. The overview clearly highlights the main trends, and you have supported your points with accurate data from the charts. The comparison between the rising ownership of appliances and the declining time spent on housework is well-integrated, fulfilling the requirements of the task effectively. There are no significant omissions, and the information is presented in a logical and analytical manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is well-structured with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two distinct body paragraphs focusing on the two different datasets. The progression of ideas is logical, and you have used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Regarding', and 'Turning to' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two main topics, and the flow between sentences is smooth and natural. There is no evidence of repetitive or mechanical linking.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a wide range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'eventually becoming almost universal', 'gradual upward trend', and 'substantial decline' demonstrate a good command of language. The terminology is precise and relevant to the topic of trends and statistics. While the vocabulary is accurate and effective, it could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest band, but it is certainly sufficient for a high score. There are no spelling errors, and word choice is consistently appropriate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The writing displays a high level of grammatical control. You have used a variety of complex sentence structures, such as participial phrases ('rising from 0%...') and subordinate clauses, with very few errors. Punctuation is accurate, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The occasional minor slip, such as the repeated word 'Overall, Overall' in the second paragraph, is a rare oversight that does not detract from the overall clarity or quality of the writing.

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