Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-14
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 illustrates the information about time spent on internet usage by male and female of different age years by European people.
Overall, it can be seen that elderly people dedicated less time to social media as compared to the others. It is also noticeable that young men and women of age group 16-20 are more interested in media platforms .
11-15 years old male accounted for 8 hours, while 16- 20 group spent 19 hours on the internet . 21-25 aged men recorded at 7 hours, by comparison with 26-30 years old dedicated 4 hours to social platforms. 31-50 age group spent 3 hours, whereas 51 plus spent 2 hours.
Regarding female, 11-15 age group
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. Furthermore, the task is incomplete; the description of the female data is entirely missing, leaving the report unfinished. While the introduction and the overview attempt to summarize the main trends, the lack of completion means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure all data categories are covered and provide a comprehensive analysis that meets the length requirement. The current response is too brief to provide a full summary of the provided information.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into short paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the progression of ideas is interrupted by the abrupt ending of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and repetitive manner, such as 'while', 'whereas', and 'by comparison with'. The lack of a concluding section and the unfinished nature of the final paragraph make the overall flow disjointed. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph is fully developed before moving to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'dedicated less time' and 'accounted for' are used correctly, but there is a lack of variety in describing trends or data points. Some phrasing is unnatural, such as 'age years' and '11-15 years old male'. The vocabulary is sufficient for basic communication but lacks the range and precision required for higher bands. Expanding your repertoire of synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'spend' will help improve your score in this area.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as '11-15 years old male accounted for' (should be 'males in the 11-15 age group accounted for') and '21-25 aged men recorded at' (should be 'men aged 21-25 recorded'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around hyphens and numbers. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent sentence construction.
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