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 information given by table is the about average hours spent on internet by European people of various ages. The age between 11to 15 is spent 8 hours by male and female spent 6 hours on internet .It is the growing age that use average 8 hours internet. The age between 16 to 20 such an adult age that uses average 19 hour by male and 18 hours by female. It is the adult age that use more internet for many purposes. The next age between 21 to 25 is use internet 7 hours by male and 6 hours by female . The next age between 26 to 30 use less internet than the age below to 25 . The next age between 31 to 50 use less internet because they are busy in daily work. And the last age above 51 use 2 hours by male and 3 hours by female . This age European people is busy very much

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the peak usage in the 16-20 age group and the decline in older groups. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. The description of the data is somewhat mechanical, simply listing figures for each age group rather than making meaningful comparisons or grouping the information logically. To improve, you should provide an introductory sentence that paraphrases the prompt and a concluding overview that highlights the most significant trends observed in the table.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow the progression of ideas. While there is a basic attempt to move through the age groups chronologically, the use of cohesive devices is repetitive and mechanical, relying heavily on phrases like 'The next age'. There is a lack of variety in linking words, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. To achieve a higher band, you should organize your report into clear paragraphs—typically an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs—and use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'age' and 'internet' without varying your language. There are also inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'The information given by table is the about' and 'The age between 11to 15 is spent 8 hours'. The phrasing is often unnatural, which hinders the clarity of the report. To improve, focus on using synonyms and more precise academic vocabulary to describe data, such as 'proportion', 'category', 'fluctuate', or 'significant', rather than repeating the same basic nouns and verbs throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The age... is use internet'), missing articles ('by table'), and awkward sentence structures (e.g., 'The age between 11to 15 is spent 8 hours'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There is little evidence of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb forms, and practicing the use of articles and prepositions. Incorporating complex sentences using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions would also help raise your score.

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