Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-22

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 Bar chart shows the informeten about the average hours which was spent on the internet by Europian people of various ages groups.

Overall, In this table we can see that there are Males and females of different ages spending time on the internet. In this there are Teenagers Adults who uses more internt where ass the old Aged people uses less internt as compared to Adults.

In details, if i say there are the peopl of age 16-20 are spending more time on the internt and age 51+ popl are spending very little time on internet is around 2 hour of Male and 3 hours of females and the other ages people are using allmost equel time around 5 - 7 hours by both male and female. At last, I just want to say now a days as well the adult around 15-24 ages people are using their internet more as compared to others ages people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear, accurate overview. While it identifies some trends, the information is often imprecise or contradictory. For example, the claim that 'all ages are using almost equal time' is not supported by the data, and the description of the 51+ age group is confusing. The response lacks a clear selection of key features and fails to make meaningful comparisons between the groups. To improve, you must focus on reporting specific data points accurately and grouping information logically rather than listing details in a disorganized manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical, such as 'In details, if i say' and 'At last, I just want to say'. These phrases are informal and do not effectively link the information. The referencing is also unclear at times, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between age groups. To achieve a higher band, you should use a wider range of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'informeten', 'Europian', 'internt', 'popl', and 'equel'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe trends or data points with precision. You rely on basic words like 'using' and 'spending' throughout the text. To improve, you should learn topic-specific vocabulary related to data description, such as 'fluctuate', 'significant', 'proportion', and 'category', and pay closer attention to the correct spelling of basic terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('old Aged people uses', 'adult... are using'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures ('the other ages people are using allmost equel time'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some errors in basic punctuation and capitalization. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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