Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The line chart tracks the changes in number of electrical machines owned by people and amount devoted on doing housework in a nation in period of 1920 to 2019.
Overall, it is noticeable that, refrigerator was most common electric appliance whereas, washing machine is least owned electric appliance.
Primarily, In 1920, the proportion of washing machine, refrigerator and vacum cleaner was around 40,1 and 30 percent in 1920 which surged to around 75,100 and 100 percent in 2019 respectively.
Moreover, In 1920, people devote 50 hours in household work whereas, in 1940 it declined to around 35 hours. Furthermore, in 1960 and 1980 it falls to about 20 and 15 hours respectively. Additionally, in 2000 number of hours people spend on houswork remain same as in 1980 which was around 15 hours but in 2019 it decreased to approximately 11 hours.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the charts, but it is penalized for failing to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words. While you identified the key trends, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, cohesive overview of the relationship between appliance ownership and the reduction in housework time. The data reporting is generally accurate, but the under-length nature of the response limits the depth of the analysis, preventing a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'Additionally' to link your points. However, the transitions between sentences can feel repetitive and slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the connection between the rise in appliance ownership and the decline in housework hours is more explicitly stated to create a more fluid narrative.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on simple verbs like 'tracks', 'is', and 'remains'. There are also some minor errors in word choice, such as 'amount devoted on doing housework' (should be 'time spent on housework') and 'vacum' (spelling error). To reach a higher band, incorporate more sophisticated collocations and precise terminology related to trends, such as 'a significant upward trajectory' or 'a steady decline'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, 'refrigerator was most common' lacks an article, and 'in 2000 number of hours' is missing a determiner. Additionally, there are tense inconsistencies, such as 'it falls' instead of 'it fell'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles.
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