Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-05

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 table illustrates the average hours spent on the internet by European citizens as per the age group and sex.

Overall, it is evident that the individuals aged 16-20 years spent more time on internet while those with 51 years above use few hours browsing. Additionally, young males with 11-25 years are using internet more as compared to women while those with 26 years and above showed an opposite pattern.

The males aged 16-20 years using internet were 19 while the females were 18. Similarly, the males with 11-15 years were 8 while the females were 6.

In comparison, the females aged 21-25 were 5 while the males were 7. Although the females above 26 years showed an opposite pattern, the difference was minimal. Those aged 51 years and above were only 3 while the opposite gender recorded 2. Similarly, those females aged 31-50 years were 4 while the males were less by 1. Only the individuals between 26-30 years had similar figures. ach sex recorded only 4.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response provides a clear overview and identifies key trends, such as the higher internet usage among younger age groups compared to older ones. You successfully selected and reported the main features. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, relying heavily on listing figures rather than synthesizing the data. For instance, the paragraph detailing specific age groups reads like a list of numbers. To improve, focus on grouping data more effectively to highlight significant comparisons or contrasts, rather than describing each age bracket individually. The summary is accurate, but the development of the 'main features' could be more analytical to reach a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Overall', 'Additionally', and 'In comparison', which help the flow of information. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the internal cohesion within the second body paragraph could be improved by using more varied linking phrases to connect the comparisons between genders. Overall, the progression of ideas is clear, and the reader can easily follow the information presented.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'citizens', and 'opposite pattern'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'young males with 11-25 years' (should be 'aged 11-25') and 'the opposite gender recorded 2'. The use of 'less by 1' is also slightly unnatural. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained constant', or 'a marginal difference'.

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 several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'individuals aged 16-20 years spent more time on internet' (missing 'the'), 'those with 51 years above' (should be 'those aged 51 and above'), and 'ach sex recorded' (spelling error). These errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing age ranges and data points.

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