Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-24

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 line Charts describe the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of time spent doing housework in house households in one country between 1920 and 2019.

If we see the percentage of households with electrical appliances from 1920 to 2019 its is gradually increasing. In 1920 the electrical

appliances like washing machine, refrigerator, and vacuum cleaner

throughout the year it percentage is quit low and it is around 0 to 40%. However in the 1940 its achieve its higher between 40% to 55% or maybe 60%.But from 1960 to 2019 the electrical appliances grow faster as compared to early 90s the washing machines has been decreased. While the refrigerator and vacuum cleaner goes upward.

if we compared it is yearly and number of housework per week, it became slightly low each year from 50 hours per week in 1920 to 10 hours per weak in 2019.

So, its mean when the appliance goes upward the number hours per weak decrease means technology has improved our work hours.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a clear, accurate summary of the data. The description of the trends is imprecise, using vague language like 'maybe 60%' and 'early 90s' (which is not present in the data). The comparison between the two charts is attempted, but the analysis lacks detail and fails to highlight key features such as the specific percentages or the clear inverse relationship between appliance ownership and housework hours. The report is too informal and lacks the analytical depth required for a Band 6 or higher, as it does not sufficiently cover all parts of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive or misused, such as the abrupt transition 'So, its mean'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the connection between the two charts is not well-integrated. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively group related ideas, leading to a disjointed reading experience. The overall structure lacks the sophisticated flow expected at higher bands.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'house households', 'quit low' (instead of 'quite'), and 'weak' (instead of 'week'). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with precision, relying on simple descriptors like 'goes upward' or 'grow faster'. To improve, the student needs to use more precise terminology related to trends and data analysis, such as 'fluctuate', 'decline', 'plateau', or 'significant increase'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('its is gradually', 'washing machines has been decreased'), incorrect verb tenses, and punctuation errors. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. The misuse of 'its' versus 'it is' is a recurring error. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band score.

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