Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-07-31

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 5.5)

The table display information of the European people of different age groups spend average time on internet. The tables show information based on the gender.

Overall, the people of the young age spend more time on the Internet while senior citizen preferred less on internet.

With regard to, age of between 16-20 spend more time at online. Male used internet more than female. In addition, comparing the age of teenager was amere more than the age group of 21 to 25.

To Commence, the senior citizen spend less time on the net, male and female resprectively 2 and 3.Futhermore, Adults stay at online more than the age of 26-30. Age about the 30 male are slightly less than female. In addition ,the male and female stand at same number of using internet that was 4.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have attempted to identify some trends, the reporting is fragmented and lacks a clear, comprehensive overview of the data. Several comparisons are unclear or inaccurate, such as the vague reference to 'the age of teenager was amere more than the age group of 21 to 25'. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of the main features and support your statements with accurate data points from the table. The current response is too brief to fully address all parts of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'To Commence' and 'Futhermore', which do not fit the context of a data report. Referencing is frequently unclear; for example, it is difficult to follow which age groups or genders are being compared in the final paragraph. To improve, focus on using transition signals that logically connect your ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus on a specific trend or comparison.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic phrasing. There are several instances of awkward word choice and incorrect collocations, such as 'spend average time on internet' instead of 'spend an average amount of time on the internet' and 'stay at online'. Spelling errors like 'resprectively' and 'Futhermore' also detract from the quality of the writing. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained constant', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The table display'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary prepositions, such as 'spend more time at online'. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and the appropriate use of articles and prepositions, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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