Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-23

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 graphs depicts the massive changes of the ownership electric appliances and spending housework hours in a country of per household.

Using of washing machines started from 40%, decreased a little in 1980; but gradually increased by 2019. The most popular appliance had to be refrigerator cause the rate went straight from 0% to 100% within a 100 year. For the vacuum cleaner, the percentage started from 30; reached its peak by 2000 and never had a downfall.

The second graph highlights how these electrical appliances reduced our work hours of household works as 50 hours worktime shifted into 10 hours per week just by 100 years. This proves the achievement of making time into more productive one with the help of modern science elements.

Both the graphs hold the year of [redacted phone]; giving a proper view of how electrical appliances increased the valuable time year by year.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While the main features of the charts are identified, the analysis is somewhat superficial. The description of the washing machine trend is inaccurate, as the data shows a steady increase rather than a decrease in 1980. Furthermore, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the relationship between the two charts, which is essential for a high band score. The data points are mentioned, but the comparison between the appliances and the reduction in housework hours is not fully developed or integrated effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition between the discussion of appliances and the housework hours is abrupt. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the flow of ideas between sentences could be improved to create a more logical progression. While the paragraphing is sufficient, the overall coherence is hindered by the lack of sophisticated linking words and a cohesive structure that connects the two charts more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. Phrases like 'modern science elements' and 'downfall' are not the most appropriate choices for a formal report. There is some repetition of basic terms, and the range of vocabulary is limited. To improve, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to trends and data, such as 'fluctuated', 'plateaued', or 'significant decline', rather than relying on simple descriptive language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'The given graphs depicts' (subject-verb agreement) and 'Using of washing machines' (incorrect noun phrase). The sentence structure is relatively simple, and there are issues with prepositions and articles, such as 'within a 100 year'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors and the lack of complex sentence structures limit the score. You should aim to vary your sentence structures and proofread carefully to correct basic agreement and article errors.

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