Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-16

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 6.0)

The table illustrates the time spent by people on the internet of different age groups in Europe.

Overall, the age group of 16-20 have the highest volume of usage, whereas the age group above 50 have the lowest number of hours spent on the internet. Males and females of the 21-30 age group spent almost equal hours on the internet.

Looking at the details, the age group of 16-20 have the highest figures, standing at 27 hours spent by both males and females, whereas the age group above 50 registered the lowest amount of internet time at 5 hours for both genders.

The age groups of 26-30 and 31-50 showed comparable numbers, with just a 1-hour difference. For the remaining groups, the 16-20 category witnessed 27 hours, while the 11-15 cohort stood at 14 hours. This was slightly lower at 12 hours for those aged 21-25, and consisted of just 8 hours for the 26-30 age bracket.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the data, including the highest and lowest values. However, the reporting of data is inconsistent and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the text states the 26-30 and 31-50 groups showed 'comparable numbers' with a 1-hour difference, but the data provided in the final sentence contradicts the earlier summary. Additionally, the description of the 21-25 age group as '12 hours' and the 26-30 group as '8 hours' is confusingly presented. To reach a higher band, you must ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed and that the comparison between groups is logically consistent throughout the report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Looking at the details', and 'whereas' are used to link ideas. However, the progression of information is somewhat disjointed in the final paragraph, where the data points are listed in a way that feels repetitive and lacks a clear comparative structure. Improving the flow between sentences by using more varied linking phrases would enhance the overall coherence of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, using terms like 'illustrates', 'volume of usage', 'registered', and 'cohort'. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on basic descriptors. Some phrasing is slightly repetitive, such as the repeated use of 'age group' and 'hours spent'. To improve, you should incorporate more precise synonyms for 'highest' and 'lowest' (e.g., 'peaked at', 'bottomed out') and use more varied collocations to describe statistical trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are some error-free sentences, there are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'the age group of 16-20 have' (should be 'has') and 'the age group above 50 have' (should be 'has'). Additionally, the phrase 'consisted of just 8 hours' is grammatically awkward in this context. While these errors do not impede communication, they demonstrate a lack of consistent control over complex grammatical structures, which is necessary for a higher band score.

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