Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-11-12

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 5.0)

The table elucidate information about the average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age groups. In addition, we discuss the main point of table and different age groups of Male and Female. All given information in the form of numbers and percentage.

Overall, Write down these information of male percentage is highest than female. Males are more intrest on the internet by European 19% of 16 to 20 age of people.On the other side same of female intrested rate is 18% that is highest percentage on the table. The percentage are increased as well as decreased some time stable.

On the other hand, 11 to 15 years people intrested on internet to 8% and female is fell to 6%. 16 to 20 age groups 19% of male and 18% of female groups intrested on internet. 21 to 25 age groups intrested on internet value is 7% and female 5% only. Lets go to 26 to 30 has same percentage of intrested on internet that is 4%. 31 to 50 age groups of male value is 3% and female intrested on internet is 4% and 51+ age groups of male intrest only 2% on internet and female only 3% intrested on the internet by European people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You report the figures for all six age groups, and the peak for both sexes in the 16–20 group is correctly identified. However, the response only partly fulfils the task because the overview is unclear and includes inaccurate descriptions: the table gives hours, not percentages, so claims such as “19%” and “highest percentage” misrepresent the units. The statement that male use is higher than female use is also too broad: females are higher in the 31–50 and 51+ groups, and the sexes are equal at 26–30. The comment that values “increased as well as decreased some time stable” does not clearly summarise the overall pattern. Focus the overview on the shared peak and the general decline with age, while noting the exceptions accurately.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic structure: an introduction, an attempted overview, and a paragraph listing the age-group figures. This gives the reader some organisation, and the age groups are presented in a generally sensible order. However, there is no clear progression from the main features to well-grouped comparisons. The overview repeats the idea of interest without establishing a reliable summary, while the final paragraph reads as a sequence of separate data points. Connect related age groups and compare male and female figures within a clearer pattern. Linking phrases such as “On the other hand” and “In addition” are used mechanically or do not show a clear contrast, so use fewer, more precise transitions and make each paragraph’s purpose explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

Your vocabulary is sufficient to identify the topic and refer to age groups and figures, but the range is limited and several word choices or collocations make the report awkward. For example, “intrested on internet” is repeated instead of using a natural description such as “spent time online,” and “male percentage” is unsuitable because the table reports hours, not percentages. “The table elucidate information” is also an unnatural way to introduce the data. Spelling errors, including “intrest,” “Lets,” and “intrested,” are noticeable and reduce accuracy. Aim for a small set of precise reporting expressions—such as “recorded,” “spent,” “rose,” and “declined”—and check spelling and collocations before finishing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5

The response relies mainly on simple statements and fragments, with limited control when attempting longer structures. Errors are frequent enough to make some sentences difficult to follow. For example, “Overall, Write down these information of male percentage is highest than female” lacks a clear grammatical structure, while “Males are more intrest on the internet by European 19% of 16 to 20 age of people” has problems with sentence construction and comparison. The final paragraph also contains incomplete or awkward clauses, such as “Lets go to 26 to 30 has same percentage.” Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, and use accurate comparative structures, for example, “Men spent 19 hours online, compared with 18 hours for women.” Check articles, agreement, and punctuation as well.

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