Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-09

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 chart shows the useage of electric appliances and time spend during 1920 to2019 to household works.

The chart shows that the percentage of refrigerator and vaccum cleaner is at peak value in 2019 which is 100%.But the washing machine isreached to only 75%in 2019 it illustrate that the people bought least.

second chart shows that the useage of electrical appliance had been declineing with the passage of time in 1920 these instruments were used about 50 hours per week but as time passes the use of these appratus is started to low in 1960 the use reach to20 hours a week .Futher more in 2000 this use reach to13 hours a day as well as at the end in 2019 this use reach to lowest level of only 10 hours a week .

I n conclusion the people bought washing machine least and refrigrator ,vaccum cleaner most as well as in now a days the use of these appliance reached to minimum level.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by summarizing the two charts, but the coverage is uneven. While you identify the peak values for appliances, the description of the housework time trend is confusing and contains factual errors, such as stating '13 hours a day' instead of '10 hours a week'. The overview is weak, as it does not clearly synthesize the relationship between the rise in appliances and the decline in housework time. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe data points and provide a more analytical overview that highlights the inverse relationship between the two trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by poor sentence structure and lack of cohesive devices. Transitions between ideas are abrupt, such as the jump from appliance ownership to housework time. The use of referencing is inconsistent, and the conclusion is repetitive rather than summarizing the main trends effectively. To improve, use linking words like 'consequently', 'in contrast', or 'furthermore' to connect sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several spelling errors (e.g., 'useage', 'vaccum', 'appratus') and word choice issues, such as using 'instruments' to describe household appliances. The phrasing is often unnatural, which occasionally makes the meaning difficult to follow. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant increase', and ensure you proofread for basic spelling errors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, and tense usage. For example, 'the washing machine isreached to only 75%' is grammatically incorrect, and there are issues with subject-verb agreement and missing articles throughout. The lack of proper punctuation makes the text difficult to read. To improve, practice using a mix of complex sentences and focus on basic grammatical accuracy, particularly with verb tenses and the correct use of prepositions.

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