Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-07

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 given table illustrates information about the average time spent on the Internet by people of Europe for different age groups.

Overall, 16 to 20 age group has maximum hours spent on internet for both the genders. On the other hand, age group for 51+ had least hours spent for both men and women. It seems that after age group of 21 years old the average time is quite less compared to earlier age group

Looking at the details of the group, almost 18 hours are spent on internet by the group 16 to 20 years of age, and for both the group. Taking about group 11 to 15 years old, 8 hous by male and 6 hous by female were spent.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. While you have identified the main trends, such as the 16-20 age group having the highest usage and the 51+ group having the lowest, the report is incomplete. You have not included data for all age groups or provided a comprehensive comparison of the genders across all categories. The lack of sufficient detail and the failure to reach the required length mean the task is only partially addressed. To improve, ensure you cover all data points provided in the prompt and expand your analysis to meet the word count.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into an introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph, which provides a basic structure. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the other hand' and 'Looking at the details', but the connection between sentences is sometimes mechanical. The paragraphing is present, but the final body paragraph is underdeveloped and ends abruptly. To improve, use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly and ensure each paragraph has a clear, logical focus that contributes to the overall summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on basic phrasing such as 'maximum hours spent' and 'quite less'. There are also spelling errors, such as 'hous' instead of 'hours', which occur multiple times. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'the highest proportion' or 'a significant decline'. Avoid repeating the same words and ensure that your spelling is accurate, as frequent errors can distract the reader and limit your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For example, '16 to 20 age group has maximum hours' is missing articles, and 'age group for 51+ had least hours' is also grammatically incomplete. The phrase 'Taking about group 11 to 15 years old' is awkward and lacks proper prepositional usage. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in articles, prepositions, and sentence construction prevent the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and subject-verb agreement.

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