Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-26

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 5.5)

The table gives the information about the average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age groups.

Overall , we know that in nowadays teenagers using internet more than old peoples . In the table we illustrate that children of age 16-20 in the male are using the internet more hours as compare to female . And also in the as of 51+ their are less people which are using the internet.

Firstly , we can see in the table that in the age of 11-15 males use the internet for eight hours and female use the internet for only six hours . Secondly in the age of 16-20 teenagers use more internet in nowadays . in the age of 16-20 the males are use internet for 19 hours and female use internet for 18 hours.

In the age of 21-25 the males use much internet as compare to female. And also in the age of 26-30 the male and female take same hours to use internet. In the age of 31-50 female use more internet as compare to male . Lastly , in age 51+ male and female use internet for 2 or 3 hours respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the task by summarizing the data, but it lacks a clear overview of the main trends. While you mention that teenagers use the internet more than older people, the report is largely a list of data points rather than a synthesis of information. You have included specific figures, which is good, but you need to group these into meaningful trends (e.g., comparing the peak usage age groups against the lowest). The report covers all age groups, but the lack of analytical grouping prevents it from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on identifying the 'big picture' trends before detailing specific data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'Firstly', 'Secondly', 'In the age of...'). Some transitions are awkward, such as 'And also in the as of 51+', which disrupts the flow. The progression of ideas is logical, moving through the age groups, but the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the writing feel disjointed. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring that sentences connect more naturally will help improve the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use phrases like 'use the internet' and 'as compare to', which limits the range of your expression. There are also some errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'in nowadays' (should be 'currently' or 'in modern times') and 'take same hours' (should be 'spend the same amount of time'). To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and precise terminology related to data reporting, such as 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'surpass', or 'account for'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('teenagers using internet', 'males are use internet') and preposition usage ('in the age of'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the writing from being considered error-free. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound before attempting more complex forms.

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