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)

There is a table which describes the use of internet in different age groups of European individuals.There is division of average hours spent on internet with opposite age and gender of the people.

The yougsters of age 11 to 15 gender male spent 8 hours as well as female utilize their 6 hours on internet.The age of 16 to 20 use the internet for 19 hours of male and 18 hours of female.21 to 25 years of people uses 7 hours of internet of male while female spent 5 hours.The age of 26 to 30 of 26 to 30 both males and females use internet for same hours of 4.The age of 31 to 50 years their is a very low hours for male such as 3 and female for 4 hours.The old members of the age of 51 plus are using internet of 2 hours for male and 3 for female.So by comparing all these hours and age groups of using internet is illustrare that the age 16 to 20 years spent much of their precious time on internet while low hours for people who are more than 51 years of age.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the table, identifying the peak usage in the 16-20 age group and the decline in older groups. However, the report is essentially a list of data points rather than a synthesis of information. It lacks a clear overview that highlights the most significant trends across the age groups. While the task is addressed, the lack of analytical grouping and the mechanical listing of figures prevent it from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on grouping data by trends (e.g., peak usage vs. lowest usage) rather than describing each row individually.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into two paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The second paragraph is a long, repetitive list of data points that lacks logical progression or effective cohesive devices. Transitions between sentences are largely absent or repetitive (e.g., 'The age of...'). The use of referencing is also mechanical, making the text feel disjointed. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect ideas, such as 'In contrast,' 'Similarly,' or 'Conversely,' and ensure that each sentence contributes to a clear, flowing narrative rather than just stating numbers.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'use the internet' and 'spent... hours' are used repeatedly throughout the text. There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'opposite age and gender' and 'their is a very low hours'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the presence of errors in word choice restrict the score. To improve, try to use synonyms for 'spend time' (e.g., 'devote time to,' 'allocate hours to') and vary the way you describe the data (e.g., 'figures for,' 'proportions of').

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the flow. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('21 to 25 years of people uses'), incorrect preposition usage ('on internet' instead of 'on the internet'), and awkward phrasing ('their is a very low hours'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods. While the meaning is usually understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic structures prevents a higher score. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for small errors like articles and prepositions.

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