Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-20
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 below illustrates the usage of internet by European individuals of various age groups. People at age of 11_15 are spending 8 hours of internet mostly male ,on the other hand female spends nearly 6 hours.
Moreover, individuals aging from 16 to 20 utilized the internet most as comparing to other age groups. Majority of males used the internet most respectively women use only 18 hours.
However, folks at the age of 21-25 ,male spends nearly seven hours ,while female uses five hours. Here again men are spending more hours.
Age group starting from 26-30 spends approximately the same hours on internet. Both male and female spends similar hours on the internet.
The age group of 31-50 ,men utilises three hours on internet ,while, women spends four hours on internet ,at this age group female uses more hours as compare to men.
Individuals age group of 51 ,at this age people uses less hours on internet ,hours going towards downwards as compare to other age group .At this age male uses two hours on the internet ,while on the other hand female spends three hours on the internet.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the table, but the presentation of data is inconsistent and contains significant inaccuracies. For instance, you mention that 16-20 year olds use the internet for '18 hours', which is not supported by the data provided. Furthermore, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the trends, which is essential for Task 1. While you attempt to make comparisons between genders, the lack of precision in reporting the figures makes it difficult for the reader to follow the information accurately. To improve, ensure that you carefully transcribe the data and provide a concise summary of the most significant trends in the introduction or as a separate paragraph.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader navigate the information. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical. You use some cohesive devices like 'on the other hand' and 'moreover', but their usage is occasionally repetitive or slightly unnatural. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between age groups feels like a list of isolated facts rather than a cohesive report. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus that contributes to the overall summary of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use phrases like 'spends hours' and 'uses the internet', which limits the range of your writing. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'aging from' instead of 'aged' or 'ranging from', and 'hours going towards downwards', which is not standard English. To improve, try to incorporate more varied verbs and nouns related to data description, such as 'allocate', 'devote', 'figures', 'statistics', and 'proportion', to demonstrate a more sophisticated control of language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'female spends', 'men utilises') and article usage. The sentence structures are relatively simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several instances of misplaced commas and spaces before punctuation marks. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and attempt to combine simple sentences into more complex structures using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions to show a greater range of grammatical control.
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