Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-11
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 showed the information about the number of hours european people of different age group spent on internet.
overall, the age group between 16-20 spending the highest number of hours on internet, while 51+ had the lowest number of hours.
the table graph shows that the age group between 16-20 spent the highest number of hours on internet, in which the number of male and female is slightly similar. thereafter, the age group between 11-15 had on 2nd number
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Because the response is only 80 words long, it is severely underdeveloped. It fails to report on all the data provided in the table, omitting key categories and failing to make meaningful comparisons between all age groups. The summary is incomplete, and the lack of length prevents a full development of the main features as required by the task instructions. To improve, you must ensure you cover all data points and provide a more comprehensive analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear structure. While there is an attempt at an 'overall' statement, the paragraphing is non-existent, and the flow of information is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, with phrases like 'thereafter' used in a way that does not logically connect the data points. The text feels like a collection of fragmented sentences rather than a cohesive report. To improve, you should organize your response into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on specific data comparisons.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use phrases like 'number of hours' and 'age group between', which limits the range of your writing. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or precise terminology related to data description. Spelling errors, such as 'european' (which should be capitalized), also detract from the quality. To achieve a higher band, you need to use a wider variety of synonyms and more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends and data points, such as 'fluctuate', 'significant', or 'proportion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is characterized by frequent errors and a limited range of sentence structures. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'on internet' should be 'on the internet') and capitalization (e.g., 'european'). The sentence construction is simplistic, and there is a lack of complex grammatical structures. The tense usage is also inconsistent, switching between present and past. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct article usage, subject-verb agreement, and the consistent use of appropriate tenses for describing data.
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