Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-03
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 illustrates information about the average hours spent on the Internet by European people of different age groups. Overall, 16-20 group stood at highest number in the table male and female respectively. By contrast, male 51+ group accounted lowest figure in the table. In general, age generally increased, time about the average hours51+ group, 31-50 group and 26-30 group stood at similar number in this table. On the other hand, 16-20 group accounted highest figure in this table.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 79 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the student attempts to identify the highest and lowest figures, the analysis is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary of the data. Key trends are mentioned but not fully developed, and the lack of length prevents a thorough comparison of the age groups. To improve, the student must provide a more detailed breakdown of the data, including specific figures for all categories, and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is very short and lacks a clear paragraph structure. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'By contrast', and 'On the other hand', the progression of ideas is disjointed. The sentences are repetitive, and the lack of a clear introduction or conclusion makes the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when discussing the age groups, which hinders the logical flow of the information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'stood at highest number', 'accounted lowest figure', and 'stood at similar number' are used repeatedly, which indicates a lack of lexical variety. There is no attempt to use more sophisticated vocabulary or precise terminology related to data description (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable'). The word choice is basic and sometimes awkward, such as 'age generally increased, time about the average hours', which is grammatically and lexically confusing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentence structures. There are frequent errors in sentence construction and syntax, such as '16-20 group stood at highest number in the table male and female respectively' and 'age generally increased, time about the average hours51+ group'. These errors, combined with missing articles and awkward phrasing, make the text difficult to follow. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, and the punctuation is basic. The lack of grammatical control significantly impacts the clarity of the report.
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