Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The table illustrates the average number of hours spent on the internet per week by European males and females across six age groups.

Overall, internet usage rose sharply among teenagers before declining steadily with age for both genders, although females began spending more time online than males once they passed the age of 30.

Internet usage was broadly similar for younger and older age groups, but usage peaked dramatically among teenagers and young adults. Among 11 to 15-year-olds, males spent slightly more time online than females, at 8 and 6 hours respectively. This gap widened slightly in the 16 to 20 age bracket, where usage for both genders reached its highest point, with males spending 19 hours online and females 18 hours.

From the age of 21 onwards, internet usage declined steadily for both sexes. Hours fell to 7 for males and 5 for females in the 21 to 25 bracket, before converging at an identical 4 hours for the 26 to 30 age group. Beyond the age of 30, however, this pattern reversed slightly: females began to spend marginally more time online than males, a trend that continued into the oldest age bracket. Among those aged 31 to 50, females spent 4 hours online compared to just 3 for males, and this gap persisted among the over-51s, where females and males averaged 3 and 2 hours respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response is excellent. You have successfully identified the key features of the data, including the peak in usage among teenagers and the crossover point where females begin to spend more time online than males. The overview is clear and effectively summarises the main trends. You have provided specific data points to support your observations, such as the 19 hours for males and 18 hours for females in the 16-20 age group. The comparison between genders is well-handled throughout the report. All parts of the prompt are addressed thoroughly, and the information is presented in a logical, analytical manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is well-structured with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two body paragraphs that group information logically by age range. Cohesive devices are used effectively to link ideas, such as 'although', 'however', and 'this gap widened'. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from the peak usage in younger groups to the decline and the subsequent reversal of the gender trend in older groups. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different stages of the data analysis, making the text very easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'rose sharply', 'declining steadily', 'converging at an identical', and 'this pattern reversed' show a high level of control. The vocabulary is precise and used accurately to describe the trends in the table. There are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation. While the range is sufficient and effective, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms for 'usage' or 'time spent' could elevate the response further, but the current level is very strong.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The grammar is highly accurate throughout the response. You use a variety of complex sentence structures, such as 'Although females began spending more time online than males once they passed the age of 30' and 'Among those aged 31 to 50, females spent 4 hours online compared to just 3 for males'. Punctuation is used correctly to manage these complex sentences. The majority of the sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The writing is fluent and professional.

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