Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-08-26

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 7.0)

The given line graphs illustrate the changes in ownership of washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners and the amount of time spent completing housework in a particular country from 1920 to 2019.

Overall, upon analyzing the data, it is clear that all categories experienced an increase in ownership. Meanwhile, the number of hours of housework witnessed a significant decrease throughout the period.

In 1920, washing machine ownership dominated at 40%, vacuum cleaner ownership ranked second at 30%, and almost no home owned a refrigerator. By 1960, refrigerator ownership rose sharply, reaching 90%. Vacuum cleaner and washing machine ownership increased gradually, reaching 70% and 60%, respectively. By 2019, both refrigerators and vacuum cleaners were in 100% of households. In contrast, washing machine ownership saw some fluctuations, dropping slightly by 1980, before rising to about 75% by 2019.

Meanwhile, in 1920, a typical household spent 50 hours per week doing housework, which decreased consistently and reached 20 hours per week by 1960. The number declined further and reached 10 hours per week by 2019

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main trends, such as the overall increase in appliance ownership and the inverse relationship with housework time. The key features are clearly highlighted, and the comparisons between the appliances and the time spent are relevant and accurate. The overview is concise and provides a clear summary of the data. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points mentioned are precise; for instance, you noted that vacuum cleaner ownership reached 100% by 2019, which is a strong observation. The report is well-structured and covers the requirements of the prompt thoroughly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the appliance data, and the housework time data. Cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'In contrast', and 'By 1960' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the information flows smoothly from one point to the next. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, and the referencing is clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'witnessed a significant decrease', 'fluctuations', and 'rose sharply' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, there is room to incorporate more sophisticated or less common lexical items to elevate the response further. The spelling is accurate throughout, and there are no instances where word choice impedes communication or causes confusion for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You have used a variety of grammatical forms, such as participial phrases ('upon analyzing the data') and subordinate clauses, which are handled with good control. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is used correctly to support the clarity of your writing. There are no significant grammatical errors that distract the reader or obscure the meaning of the report. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the text.

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