Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-15

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 4.0)

The table chart illustrate gives information the average time spent on the internet by foreign people of separate age groups.

Overall the table show that different age of individuals.or show the two groups people male or female.Men's spend most of the time on internet then woman's spend less time.

In age 11-15 male spend 8 hours or woman spend 6 hours.in age 16-20 the figure gradually increase form men and also female 19 hour to 18 hours. and in the age of 51+ the number of average hours a minor portion, 2 hours men or 3 hours woman.

on the other side the age 21-25 show the least figure of time approximately 7 or 5 hours.on the other hand both categories are same in the 26-30 age group people .

AI examiner evaluation

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. While you have attempted to report on the data, the summary is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the main trends. The information provided is often inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that the 21-25 age group shows the 'least figure' when the data suggests otherwise. Furthermore, the description of the data is disjointed, and you have not adequately compared the age groups or gender differences as requested. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, accurate summary of the key features and meet the minimum length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. The paragraphs are poorly defined, and the progression of ideas is difficult to follow. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas together, making the text feel like a series of disconnected statements. For example, the transition between age groups is abrupt and lacks logical flow. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your points and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping data by age or trend.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'figure', 'time', and 'people', and there are frequent errors in word choice and form, such as 'Men's spend' instead of 'Men spend' and 'woman's' instead of 'women'. The lack of variety in your language prevents you from describing the data with precision. To improve, focus on learning vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'decline', and 'proportion', and ensure you use the correct plural forms for nouns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response that impede communication. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The table chart illustrate'), incorrect pluralization (e.g., 'woman's' instead of 'women'), and missing articles or prepositions. The sentence structures are simple and often fragmented, lacking the complexity required for higher bands. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that you use articles correctly. Practice writing complete, grammatically sound sentences before attempting more complex structures.

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