Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-10

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)

This table illustrates average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age groups . The early teen boys spent 8 hours on the internet . And early teen girls spent 6 hours on the internet which is 2 hours less . Late teen boys spent 19 hors on the internet . And late teen girls spent 18 hours on the internet which is almost same as boys. Young adult boys spent 7 hours on the internet . And young adult girls spent 5 hours on the internet which is also 2 hours less . Adult male spent 4 hours on the internet . And adult female also spent 4 hours on the internet which is same . Established male spent 3 hours on the internet . And established female spent 4 hours on the internet which is more than the males . Middle aged or senior male spent 2 hours on the internet . And middle aged or senior female spent 3 hours on the internet .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response provides a basic summary of the data but fails to meet the requirements for a high band score. While it covers the different age groups, it lacks an overview or a summary of the main trends, which is essential for Task 1. The response is essentially a list of individual data points rather than a synthesis of information. Comparisons are made in a very repetitive, mechanical way (e.g., 'which is 2 hours less', 'which is same'). To improve, you must group the data logically and identify the most significant trends, such as the peak in internet usage among late teens compared to the decline in older age groups.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is a key requirement for a clear, logical structure. The text is presented as a single block of sentences, making it difficult to follow. Furthermore, the use of cohesive devices is extremely repetitive and mechanical. Almost every sentence follows the same 'Subject + verb + hours + which is...' structure. There is a lack of linking words or transition phrases to connect ideas or show relationships between the different age groups. To improve, you should organize your report into clear paragraphs (Introduction, Overview, and Body Paragraphs) and use a wider variety of linking expressions.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on the same phrases throughout the text, such as 'spent X hours on the internet'. There is no attempt to use synonyms or more sophisticated vocabulary to describe the data (e.g., 'allocate time to', 'usage figures', 'a downward trend'). While the vocabulary used is accurate enough to convey the basic meaning, it does not demonstrate the range required for a higher band score. You should aim to vary your verbs and nouns to describe the data more precisely.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting almost entirely of simple sentences. There is a lack of complex structures, such as subordinate clauses or comparative constructions, which are necessary for describing data effectively. While there are few major errors, the repetitive sentence structure makes the writing feel simplistic. There are also minor errors, such as 'hors' (spelling) and the inconsistent use of articles (e.g., 'Adult male' instead of 'Adult males'). To improve, focus on combining sentences using conjunctions and relative pronouns to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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