Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

The two lines graphs illustrate trends in appliance ownership and weekly housework hours in one country from 1920 to 2019.

Overall, ownership of all three appliances rose dramatically over the period, while time spent on housework fell sharply, suggesting a clear inverse relationship between the two.

In 1920, no household owned a refrigerator, and vacuum cleaner and washing machine ownership stood at roughly 30% and 40% respectively. Refrigerator ownership then surged, reaching almost 90% by 1960 and eventually plateauing near 100%. Vacuum cleaners followed a steadier upward trajectory, climbing gradually to around 65% by 1960 before levelling off. Washing machine ownership rose slowly, fluctuating between 60% and 70% from 1960 onwards.

Meanwhile, weekly housework hours declined consistently, from roughly 50 hours in 1920 to under 10 hours by 2019, with the steepest drop occurring between 1920and 1960-precisely when appliance ownership was expanding most rapidly, reflecting the labor-saving impact of these technologies.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the trends and successfully highlighted the main features, such as the inverse relationship between appliance ownership and housework hours. The data is accurately selected and compared, particularly the observation regarding the steepest decline in housework occurring between 1920 and 1960. The information is well-supported by the figures provided in the charts. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points mentioned are precise; for instance, you mentioned washing machine ownership fluctuated between 60% and 70% from 1960 onwards, which is a good analytical observation.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Overall,' 'Meanwhile,' and 'precisely when,' to link your points. The paragraphing is appropriate, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group the data logically. The flow between the trends in appliances and the decline in housework is smooth, making the argument easy to follow. The use of referencing is clear, and the structure supports the overall purpose of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe trends and comparisons, such as 'surged,' 'plateauing,' 'upward trajectory,' and 'labor-saving impact.' The word choice is generally precise and appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. To improve further, you could incorporate more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items to demonstrate a wider range, though your current usage is already quite effective for this task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as the use of participial phrases ('suggesting a clear inverse relationship') and relative clauses. There is a minor punctuation error in the final sentence ('1920and 1960-precisely'), where a space is missing and the hyphen usage is slightly informal. However, the majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over grammar is strong throughout the text.

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