Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-22
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 given both charts illustrates the information about ratio of household use of electrical appliances and while household individuals spent in housework
overall, it is clearly visible that . number of hours per weel spent highest bin 1920. whearas household people highest use for washing machine in 1960 , and in 1960, vacuum cleaner and refrigerator use in similar ratio
starting with the information about the citizen invest own time in electrical things. firstly, in early times refrigerator and vacuum cleaner were use 30 to 40 percent and these ratio sharply increase , in 1960 people were use 60% washing machine and vacuum cleaner after then washing machine uses rapidly decrease in 1980 to 2019 . vacuum cleaner and refrigerator people use 90 to 100% in 2000 to 2019
commencing with the rest of the information about individuals in between 1920 to 2019 . household people spent own time in housework per week almost 50 hours in 1920 . then ratio is drop down in 1940 and continue decrease the individuals housework hours in per week 20 hours in 1960 . sharply decrease the number of hours in almost per week people spent 10 hours in housework in 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 attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided charts. However, the information is presented in a fragmented and often inaccurate manner. For instance, the claim that washing machine usage 'rapidly decrease[d] in 1980 to 2019' contradicts the likely visual data of such a trend. The overview is poorly constructed, failing to highlight the most significant trends clearly. While the response covers both charts, the lack of precision in reporting data points and the inclusion of confusing, inaccurate descriptions of the trends mean the task is only partially addressed. More focus on selecting key features and comparing them accurately is required.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as 'starting with the information' and 'commencing with the rest of the information,' which feel forced and unnatural. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the data and the commentary. The sentences are often disjointed, and the lack of effective transitions between ideas hinders the overall flow of the report. The structure is present but does not facilitate a smooth reading experience.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'use,' 'things,' and 'people.' There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'citizen invest own time in electrical things' and 'ratio is drop down.' The student struggles to use precise terminology related to data description, such as 'percentage,' 'proportion,' or 'trend.' The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with the necessary precision for an Academic Task 1 response, often leading to ambiguity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'charts illustrates,' 'ratio is drop down'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary prepositions and auxiliary verbs. While there is an attempt to use a variety of sentence structures, the lack of control over basic grammar means that error-free sentences are rare. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with misplaced periods and missing commas throughout the text.
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