Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-17
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 information about the average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age groups.
Overall, it can be seen that most of the internet users are of the age 16 to 20 and the least users are of the age 51 or more.
As we can see that people of the age 11 to 15 were second most of the time spenders on the internet in which number of male is higher than female were male users are 8 and female users are 6.
After that we can see that people of the age 16 to 20 are most of the people who spend most of the time on internet were male users are 19 and female users are 18.
Eventually as the age increases the number of users were also decreasing as the people of age 21 to 25 are the third most users of internet were male users are 7 which are higher than female as of that females are only 5.
After that we see the people of age 26 to 30 are the fourth most time spenders on internet were male users are 4 and female users are also 4 here both male and female users are equal.
Last of that the people of age 51 or above ale very less time spenders compare to others were male users are only 2 and female users are 3 which are slightly higher than males.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, such as identifying the highest and lowest age groups. However, the analysis is somewhat repetitive and lacks a clear, analytical approach. The student lists the data points for each age group sequentially rather than grouping them to highlight trends or significant comparisons. While the task is addressed, the lack of synthesis means the response remains at a lower band level. To improve, focus on grouping data (e.g., comparing the 16-20 group with the 11-15 group) and highlighting the overall trend of internet usage declining with age more effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into a series of sentences that follow the order of the table. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'After that', 'Eventually', and 'Last of that' are used to transition between points, which makes the flow feel unnatural. Paragraphing is also insufficient; the entire body of the report is contained within a single block of text, which hinders the logical progression of ideas. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and structure the response into distinct paragraphs for the introduction, overview, and specific data comparisons.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic phrasing such as 'number of male is higher than female' and 'time spenders'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise vocabulary to describe trends or data. Some word choices are awkward, such as 'time spenders' instead of 'internet users' or 'hours spent'. Spelling is generally accurate, but the range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision or variety. Expanding your repertoire to include terms like 'proportion', 'fluctuation', or 'predominant' would significantly enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'the least users are of the age 51 or more' should be 'the fewest users are in the 51+ age group'. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and preposition usage, such as 'were male users are 8' instead of 'where the number of male users is 8'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of complex sentence structures and the persistent grammatical slips limit the score. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction before attempting more complex structures.
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