Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-11-05

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The table gives information about the average hours spent on the Internet by European people of different age groups.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The table illustrates the average number of hours spent on the internet by European males and females in six different age groups.

Overall, there can be noted according to this table it is clear that people aged between 16-20 spent the most time on the internet, while those aged 51 and above recorded the lowest figures. In addition, males generally spent slightly more time online than females in most age group.

To begin with data comparison the 16-20 agr group had the highest figure, with males spending 19 hours on the internet compared with 18 hours for females. Similarly, among people aged 11-15, males recorded 8 hours, whereas females spent 6 hours.

In addition, 21-25 age group, the figure decreased considerably to 7 hours for males and 5 hours for females. For those aged 26-30, both genders spent equal hours on the internet, at 4 hours each.

Finally, the older age group showed the lowest figures. Among people aged 31-50, females spent slightly more time online than males, at 4 hours and 3 hoirs respectively. A similar pattern can be seen in the 51 or above age group, females recorded 3 hours comapred with males spent only 2 hours.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.0

You identify the main pattern accurately: the 16–20 group has the highest figures, the 51+ group the lowest, and males record higher values in most age groups. The comparisons are supported with the correct figures, including the equal four hours for both sexes aged 26–30 and the female advantage in the two oldest groups. This gives the report a clear overview and relevant coverage of the table. To make the account more fully developed, state the overall downward trend after ages 16–20 more explicitly, and clarify that the male lead is small rather than universal. The phrase “males generally spent slightly more” is broadly accurate, but the exceptions could be integrated into the overview for a sharper summary.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The response is organised in a clear sequence: an introduction and overview are followed by comparisons of the younger, middle and older age groups. Paragraphing helps the reader follow the data, and linking expressions such as “Similarly,” “In addition” and “Finally” signal progression. This is a coherent overall arrangement. However, some transitions feel formulaic, and the sequence could be made more deliberate by grouping the two highest-use age bands together, then describing the decline and the older-group exceptions. The opening of the final sentence, “A similar pattern can be seen,” is not quite precise because it refers to the female advantage in the preceding age group without clearly naming that comparison. More exact referencing and less repetitive linking would strengthen cohesion.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of task vocabulary, including “average number of hours,” “recorded,” “figure decreased considerably” and “lowest figures.” These choices communicate the comparisons clearly, and terms such as “whereas” help distinguish the sexes. Some wording is repetitive or imprecise, however: “spent hours on the internet” recurs, and “the older age group” is vague when two separate bands are being discussed. There are also spelling errors, including “agr,” “hoirs” and “comapred,” which detract from accuracy even though the meaning remains understandable. Aim for more precise alternatives such as “online usage” or “hours of internet use,” and proofread carefully for spelling and natural collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mixture of simple and more complex sentence forms, including comparisons with “whereas” and clauses introduced by “while.” Most figures remain easy to understand, but some grammatical errors recur. For example, “there can be noted according to this table it is clear” combines structures awkwardly; use one clear construction, such as “The table shows that…”. In “males generally spent slightly more time online than females in most age group,” the plural noun should be “groups.” The final sentence also needs clearer clause structure: “females recorded 3 hours compared with males spent only 2 hours” should be recast as “females recorded 3 hours, compared with 2 for males.” Continue using varied comparisons, while checking agreement, sentence boundaries and parallel phrasing.

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