Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-09

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 PROVIDE THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE AVERAGE HPOURS SPENT ON THE INTERNET MALES AND FEMALE.

OVERALL ITS CLEAR THAT PEOPLE AGED 15-20 SPEND THE MOST TIME ON INTERNET WHILE THOSE AGES 51 AND ABIVE SPEND THE LEAST

THE PEOPLE AGED 16-20 have the highest internet usage at 19 hours per week

aged 26-30 and 31-50 female use internet more than males at 4 hours compared to 3 hours

so finally people aged 51 and over have the lowest figure with males spending 2 hours and females 3 hours per week

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, such as the highest and lowest usage groups, the analysis is very brief and lacks the depth required for an Academic Task 1 response. You have not provided sufficient comparisons or a comprehensive overview of the data trends. To improve, you must expand your analysis by describing the data in more detail, ensuring all categories are covered, and providing a clear, structured summary that meets the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks clear paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in an IELTS report. The ideas are presented in a list-like fashion rather than being woven into a cohesive narrative. There is a lack of linking words or cohesive devices to connect the sentences logically. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs—such as an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs for specific details—and use transition signals like 'in contrast,' 'furthermore,' or 'consequently' to guide the reader through your analysis.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. There are several spelling errors, such as 'HPOURS' and 'ABIVE,' which detract from the professional tone required for this task. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is no attempt to use more sophisticated or precise terminology to describe trends (e.g., 'fluctuation,' 'significant,' 'proportion'). To improve, focus on using a wider variety of synonyms and descriptive language to report data, and ensure you proofread your work to eliminate simple spelling mistakes.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors, including missing articles ('the' internet), subject-verb agreement issues ('The table provide'), and punctuation errors. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with little attempt at complex grammatical forms. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of errors is high for the length of the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and the appropriate use of articles. Aim to incorporate a mix of simple and complex sentences to demonstrate a broader range of grammatical control.

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