Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-27

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 the information about average hours on online world by European citizens of various age groups.

Overall, it clearly observing that teenagers are spending the highest time on the net whereas, least hours consuming by elder group by European individuals.

Age group of 16 to 20 years old males are spent 19 hours on internet

compare to females are spend time on internet 18 hours of their time.

11 to 15 year old children are spent their time on the online is 8 hours in boys and 6 hours in girls. 7 hours spend by men and 5 year spend by women in age group of 21 to 25.

In addition we talk about the adults age of 26 to 30, they spent 4 hours by men as well as women. 4 hours of women slightly higher than men who are using internet for 3 hours. Senior citizen are using the web for 2 hours in male and 3 hours in female.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the highest and lowest usage groups. However, the reporting is inconsistent and contains several inaccuracies regarding the data points. For instance, the description of the 26-30 age group is confusing and contradictory, stating '4 hours by men as well as women' followed immediately by a conflicting statement about 4 hours for women and 3 for men. Furthermore, the overview is somewhat simplistic. To reach a higher band, you must ensure that all data points are reported accurately and that the comparison between groups is clearly articulated without internal contradictions.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The transition between sentences is often abrupt, and the use of cohesive devices is limited. For example, the phrase 'In addition we talk about' is informal and does not effectively link the ideas. The paragraphing is also somewhat disjointed, as the overview is merged with the introduction, and the body paragraphs lack clear topic sentences. Improving the use of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'conversely', or 'in contrast' would help create a smoother flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'spent' or 'using' and struggle with collocations, such as 'online world' or 'least hours consuming'. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'elder group' instead of 'older age groups' or 'senior citizens'. To improve, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'allocate', 'devote', 'fluctuate', or 'proportion'. The current range is just enough to convey the basic meaning but lacks the precision required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are consistent issues with verb tense and subject-verb agreement, such as 'males are spent 19 hours' instead of 'males spend 19 hours' and '7 hours spend by men' instead of '7 hours are spent by men'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and passive voice structures, which are essential for describing data in Task 1.

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