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 given data illustrates the detail about the overall hours took on the internet by European people of several age community.

Overall, it is evident that the highest number of male and female that use internet by the group of 16-29, while the lowest user group is 51+ of the European population.

Firstly, the maximum hours of internet consumed by the group of guys and gals of 16-20 by 19 and 18 respectively. Flowed by, the bunch of generation 11-15 and 21-25 seems similar in which male and female utilize 8 and 6 hours and 7 and 6 hours by boys and girls.

After that, the minimum utility of internet is displayed by the 26-30 years and 31-50 years with 4 and 4 hours and 3 and 4 hours by gents and ladies. Meanwhile, the least amount of internet is utilized by the 51+ aged group which is 2 and 3 hours by the man and women.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the highest and lowest usage groups. However, the reporting is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While the task is addressed, the description of the data is occasionally inaccurate or confusing, such as the grouping of age ranges. The summary lacks a cohesive synthesis of the trends, and the data points are presented in a list-like fashion rather than a comparative analysis. To improve, ensure that the overview highlights the most significant trends rather than just listing numbers, and ensure the data interpretation is precise.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often awkward or inappropriate, such as 'Flowed by' and 'After that'. The progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed, and the referencing is occasionally unclear. The paragraphing is present but the internal flow between sentences is mechanical. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words and phrases more naturally to connect ideas and data points, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, logical focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and often inappropriate for an academic report. The use of informal terms like 'guys and gals', 'bunch of generation', and 'gents and ladies' is unsuitable for an IELTS Academic Task 1. There is also a lack of variety in reporting verbs and nouns related to data. To improve, replace informal language with precise, academic terminology such as 'demographic', 'participants', 'consumption', and 'figures'. Focus on using vocabulary that accurately describes trends and comparisons rather than colloquialisms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the highest number of male and female that use internet'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'overall hours took on the internet'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at complex sentences are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and reducing errors in word order and prepositional phrases. Proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy is essential.

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