Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-07-28

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 provides data about the average internet used hours of the European men and women of different age groups.

Overall, the number of men who used internet are significantly higher than women except between age 31-50 and 51+. Both male and female showed highest internet usage between age 16-20 and least spending hours after age 51+. also, both men and women spent same average time at the age 26-30.

European males between age 11-15 spent average 8 hours on the internet and figure rose to highest between age 16-20 they spent 19 hours on the internet. after this period the time man spent on internet gradually decrease. 21-25 and 26-30 men spent 7 hour and 4 hours one the internet respectively and decreased to 3 hours between age 31-50. at the last period of the time continuedly decline to least internet usage 4 hours after age 51+.

Meanwhile women spend 6 hours on the internet between age 11-15 and increased internet spending to 19 hours at the age between 16-20. Same as men, hours that women spent on the internet began to fall and reach to 5 hours between age 21-25. between age 26-30 and 31-50 women both age group spent 4 hours on the internet and declined to 3 hours at the 51+.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers all key features of the data, including the peak usage at 16-20 and the decline in older age groups. You have successfully identified the main trends and made relevant comparisons between genders. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting; for instance, you stated that men spent 7 hours in the 21-25 age group, whereas the data shows a different figure. To reach a higher band, ensure that data points are transcribed with absolute precision and that the overview clearly highlights the most significant differences rather than just listing details. The summary is generally effective but could benefit from more precise synthesis of the data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific age groups. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile' and 'Same as men' to link ideas. However, the progression between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of cohesive devices could be more varied to improve the flow. Additionally, some transitions are slightly awkward, such as 'at the last period of the time continuedly decline'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'significantly higher', 'gradually decrease', and 'continuedly decline'. However, there are some issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'internet used hours' instead of 'hours spent on the internet' and 'at the last period of the time'. The vocabulary is functional but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and ensuring that your word choices are natural and contextually appropriate for a data description task.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'number of men who used internet are') and tense consistency. There are also issues with article usage and prepositions (e.g., 'at the age between 16-20'). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining the use of complex structures will help improve your score in this criterion.

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