Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-13

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 depicts the data about the average time spent by the population European of several ages on internet.

Overall, it can be clearly seen that while, teenagers likely to spent significant time on internet, older people mostly used less internet.

At the age of 11 to 15 there is data shows that 8 males and 6 females were used internet. The dramatic use of internet accounted at the age of 16 to 20. Although seven and five average percentage of virtual average usage by the age of 21 to 25, there was a equality in use of internet by both genders until their 30s was 4 percent.

During the age of till 50 ladies used internet a little more than gents by 4 however, males used only 3. A minimal number of proportion of internet usage noticed at the age of above 51 around 2by males and 3 by femals.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data, but it fails to accurately report the key features. The description of the data is often confusing or incorrect, such as stating '8 males and 6 females were used internet' instead of hours, and the reference to 'percentage' is inaccurate as the table shows hours. The trends are not clearly identified, and the comparison between age groups is disjointed. The response lacks a clear overview of the main trends, and the data points selected are often presented in a way that makes the information difficult to interpret. To improve, focus on identifying the highest and lowest values and describing the overall trend rather than listing individual numbers.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is not always logical. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'Although', they are often used incorrectly or do not effectively link the sentences. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between age groups and genders. The paragraphing is present but does not effectively separate the different aspects of the data. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and use transition words more accurately to guide the reader through the comparison of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'virtual average usage' and 'gents', which are not appropriate for an academic report. The misuse of terms like 'percentage' instead of 'hours' significantly impacts the clarity of the report. There is also a lack of variety in the vocabulary used to describe trends and comparisons. To improve, focus on using precise terminology related to data description and avoid informal or imprecise language. Expanding your range of reporting verbs and comparative structures will also help to improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'teenagers likely to spent' and 'females were used internet'. The sentence structure is often repetitive and lacks complexity. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and there are errors in word order and preposition usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of articles and prepositions in an academic context.

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