Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-25

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)

Show the table information show the average about the spent on the internet by Europeans of different age groups. Show the different number of male and female. The first group of age 11-15 age show the male 8 and female 6. Than the second group of age 16-20 the male of 18-and female 18 . Third group of 21-25 the male of 7 and the the females 5. And show the group of age 26 to 30 show the male 4 and show the female 4. So the numbers of age 26 to 30 the male and female show the same numbers. Than the groups of age 31 to 50 show the male of 3 and females 4. The year of 31 to 50 one different numbers of male and female . And the last of group of age 51+ show the male 2 and females 3 . Show that the information. The group of age 16 to 20 mostly spent of the time of internet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to report the data from the table, but it fails to provide a clear overview or identify significant trends. The writing is essentially a list of figures rather than a summary. It lacks a clear introduction and fails to group information logically, which is a requirement for Task 1. While the student mentions the highest usage group (16-20), the lack of an analytical approach and the failure to synthesize the data mean the response does not fully address the requirements of the task. The information is presented in a repetitive, mechanical way that does not highlight key features or make meaningful comparisons.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks paragraphing and logical structure. It reads as a series of disconnected sentences rather than a cohesive report. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, and the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of 'Than' (likely intended as 'Then') to transition between age groups is repetitive and does not effectively link the information. There is no clear introduction or conclusion, and the overall arrangement of information is not logical, making it difficult for the reader to follow the data presentation.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is extremely limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic words like 'show', 'group', 'number', and 'male/female'. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary suitable for describing data, such as 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'decline', or 'proportion'. The phrasing is often awkward, such as 'the year of 31 to 50 one different numbers', which indicates a lack of control over even basic descriptive language. The vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with any degree of precision or academic style.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammar is very weak, with frequent errors that often impede communication. There is a lack of sentence variety; almost every sentence follows a simple, repetitive structure. Errors include incorrect word order ('the male of 18-and female 18'), missing articles, and misuse of prepositions. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures. The frequent grammatical slips, such as 'The year of 31 to 50 one different numbers', make the text difficult to parse. The control of basic grammar is insufficient, and the lack of punctuation further hinders readability.

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