Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-02
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 graph depicts the information about the time spent on electrical appliance in a countries household work.
Overall, there are different types of electrical appliances used between 1920 to 2019.
To commence with, there are different ranges of appliances used in several households, most of the washing machines are used in 1920 about in 40% houses ,vacuum cleaners used in 30% houses, and about 0% refrigerators used in total, in 1940 there are slightly difference in appliances used, and in 1960 to 1980 refrigerators are the most demanding about 80 to 100% used and vacuum cleaner about 90% used, whereass washing machine was still 60% in use.
Furthermore, there number of hours per week in which appliances used in different households, about 50% appliances used in
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address the task requirements adequately. Firstly, it is significantly under the 150-word minimum, which limits the depth of analysis. Secondly, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence. While it attempts to identify some trends, it fails to provide a comprehensive summary of the data provided in the charts. Specifically, it ignores the second chart regarding the 'amount of time spent doing housework' entirely. The description of the trends is also inaccurate and lacks the necessary precision required for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the prompt are covered and provide a complete, well-structured analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas are not sequenced effectively. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inappropriate, such as the phrase 'To commence with', which is not suitable for a data report. The abrupt ending of the text further disrupts the flow and coherence of the response. To improve, focus on using clear linking words to connect your ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear purpose, such as grouping data by trends or categories rather than listing isolated figures.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'different types of electrical appliances' and 'different ranges of appliances' are used without adding much meaning. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'most demanding' to describe appliance ownership, which is not the standard way to report statistical data. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. You should focus on learning specific terminology for describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'experienced a significant increase'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'there number of hours'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence structures. The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and the attempt to combine ideas often leads to run-on sentences or punctuation errors. There is a lack of complex structures, which limits the potential for a higher score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb tenses.
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