Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 16 · 2026-09-30

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 line chart depicts the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of time spent doing housework in one country from 1920 to 2019.

Overall, it is clear that the usage of electrical appliances increased dramatically over time; in contrast, the number of hours per week spent on housework declined significantly.

In 1920, the sharpest rise was recorded in refrigerators, which grew from 0% to 100% over the period. However, the usage of washing machines was 40% initially, as compared to vacuum cleaners which were 30%. Additionally, the usage of vacuum cleaners soared to 100% in 2019. In contrast, the utilization of washing machines stood at just over 70% from 1920 to 2019.

A significant decline was recorded in the number of hours spent on housework per week. Initially, 50 hours per week devoted to domestic chores were documented in 1920, which plummeted to 20 hours per week in 1960. Meanwhile, the figure fluctuated slightly and came to an end in 2019 at almost 10 hours per week, primarily due to increased electrical appliances usage.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

The student covers all parts of the task well, providing an overview and reporting the main trends for both appliance ownership and housework hours. The data is generally reported accurately, such as noting that refrigerators started at a very low percentage and reached 100%. However, there is a minor inaccuracy in the description of washing machines, stating that their utilization stood at 'just over 70% from 1920 to 2019', whereas the graph shows fluctuations (starting at 40%, rising to 70%, dipping, and ending at 75%). Despite this minor data misinterpretation, the key features and general comparisons are effectively presented, fulfilling the requirements for Band 6.5 to 7.0. Given the overall clear selection and reporting of main features, the response comfortably achieves a Band 7.0 for Task Achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. It begins with a suitable introduction and overview paragraph, followed by logical body paragraphs separating appliance ownership from housework hours. Cohesive devices are used reasonably well, such as 'Overall', 'in contrast', and 'Meanwhile'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct aspects of the visual data. Referencing is generally clear, though paragraph transitions could be slightly smoother. The progression of ideas flows naturally from the general trends to specific details, satisfying all descriptor requirements for Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

The student uses a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, demonstrating some flexibility and precision with terms like 'depicts', 'soared', 'plummeted', and 'utilization'. Less common items are attempted with some awareness of style and collocation, such as 'domestic chores' and 'electrical appliances usage'. While there are occasional awkward phrasings like 'usage of refrigerators was 0%' (refrigerators were not really 'used' at 0% ownership) and 'came to an end in 2019', these do not impede communication. The lexical range is adequate and meets the criteria for a solid Band 6.0, touching upon Band 6.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and comparative structures effectively (e.g., 'as compared to vacuum cleaners which were 30%'). There are frequent error-free sentences, alongside a few minor awkward constructions, such as 'primarily due to increased electrical appliances usage' (instead of 'appliance usage'). Punctuation and sentence structures are generally well-controlled, and grammatical errors do not impede communication. This level of grammatical range and accuracy sits comfortably within the Band 6.5 to 7.0 range, warranting a Band 6.5.

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