Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The table below shows the information on average internet users by two genders in Europe .
Overall , people of ages 16-20 in both genders uses internet more ,people with above 52 years rarely uses internet.
Comparing male ,teenagers of 16-20 years uses internet more followed by age 11-15 then 21-25 ,the least uses are 51 and plus years then ages 31-50 and 26-30 respectively .Women on the other hand heavy users are of age 16-20 followed closely by 11-15 ,ages 21-50 they all nearly use the internet at the same average .Thus ,their are more male using the internet than female especially in age of between 11-15 and 21-25 there are two more male than female in each case and in age between 16-20 there is one more male than female .However ,there is one more female in age 31-50 and above 51 than male internet user. Furthermore ,the number of internet users in age 26-30 is the same in all genders.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, such as the high usage among teenagers and low usage among older age groups. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, cohesive overview. The attempt to compare genders is present, but the specific data points are sometimes confusingly presented, such as the claim that 'the number of internet users in age 26-30 is the same in all genders' without clear reference to the units or the specific data. The response addresses the task requirements but lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band, as it focuses more on listing figures than synthesizing trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by repetitive sentence structures and awkward transitions. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'However' and 'Furthermore', but they are sometimes applied in a way that does not clearly signal the relationship between ideas. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between age groups and genders. The progression of ideas is present but feels somewhat disjointed, as the transition between the general overview and the specific gender comparisons is abrupt.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'uses internet more' and 'heavy users' are used repeatedly. There is a lack of variety in reporting verbs or comparative language. Some word choices are imprecise, such as 'the least uses are 51 and plus years', which is grammatically awkward and lacks the precision expected in an academic report. To improve, the student should incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'compare', and focus on using more sophisticated collocations related to data analysis.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people... uses internet', 'their are more male'), article usage, and pluralization. The sentence structures are mostly simple or compound, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent sentence construction is essential.
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