Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-02

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 6.0)

The given table illustrates information regarding the average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age groups.

Overall, the time spent by teenagers is the highest for both genders. However, the time spent by older people is the lowest. In addition, the number of males and females in the same age groups who use online websites is nearly similar'

Initially, the proportion of teen boys is the highest, with the number of total 19 boys. Meanwhile, girls are the second highest to use internet, with a total of 18 girls between 16-20 years old. Nevertheless, the lowest number of users are the older people from 2 to 3 years old, with only 2 males and 3 females, while people between 26 and 30, only 4 people use online websites in both males and females.

Furthermore, for children from 11 to 15, male users are more compared to female users, with 8 and 6 respectively. However, between 21 and 25, the highest difference can be observed in males and females, with 7 and 5 respectively. At last, for people aged 31 to 50, the number of females is 4, and the number of males is

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response attempts to summarize the data, but there are significant issues with the interpretation of the figures. You have misinterpreted the data labels, referring to '2 to 3 years old' instead of age ranges (e.g., 31-50). Furthermore, the data points cited (e.g., '19 boys') do not accurately reflect the provided table, suggesting a misunderstanding of the graph's axes or units. While you identify some trends, the failure to accurately report the data points significantly impacts the task achievement. To improve, ensure you carefully read the axes and labels before drafting your response to ensure the information presented is factually correct.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In addition', 'Initially', and 'Furthermore' to link ideas. However, the progression of information is sometimes hindered by the inaccurate data reporting. The use of referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the logical progression of your argument is supported by accurate data points.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to describe trends and comparisons. You use terms like 'proportion', 'illustrates', and 'observed'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'number of total 19 boys' and 'use online websites', which sound slightly unnatural. There is limited use of less common lexical items. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'a significant disparity', 'the majority of', or 'a marginal difference', and ensure your collocations are accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the lowest number of users are the older people' (subject-verb agreement) and 'male users are more compared to female users' (comparative structure). Punctuation is mostly correct, though there is an unnecessary apostrophe in 'similar''. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of comparative structures. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher band score.

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