Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-28

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 given table illustrates the information compared between male and female about average hours spent on the internet of european people.

Overall, we can saw that the some noticeable data most internet used by the group of age between 16-20. Conversely in lowest use of internet by the 31-50 of people groups.

Analyzing the data closely, we can see that the information where age group of 16-20 used most internet by 19 male and 18 female. Meanwhile the second number of highest use by the 11-15 age group where 8 male and 6 female connected. These two groups dominate the Data between age groups.

Continuing with it, here at 21-25 groups use only 7 male and 5 female however 26-30 used only 4 male and 4 female. These data are very low proportion as compared to the others. As the lowest use of age internet 31-50 group remains on the last with the spent by only 3 male and 4 female which was alone used of 16 other age groups of male.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the highest and lowest usage groups. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear, professional overview. While the prompt asks for comparisons, the reporting is often mechanical, simply listing numbers rather than synthesizing the information. For instance, the statement 'these two groups dominate the Data' is a good attempt at synthesis, but the overall summary is hindered by inaccurate phrasing like 'we can saw that'. To improve, focus on grouping data more logically and ensuring that the overview highlights the most significant trends rather than just listing individual figures.

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 often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Continuing with it' and 'here at 21-25 groups' are unnatural and do not effectively link ideas. The progression of information is somewhat disjointed, particularly in the final paragraph where the comparison becomes confusing. To achieve a higher band, use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Consequently') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that flows logically from the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'use', 'groups', and 'data'. There are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'most internet used by the group' instead of 'highest internet usage' and 'lowest use of age internet'. The phrasing '16 other age groups' is also confusing and inaccurate based on the provided table. To improve, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'fluctuation', and 'age demographic', while ensuring that collocations are natural and accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('we can saw that'), incorrect preposition usage ('use of internet by the 31-50 of people groups'), and sentence structure ('the information where age group of 16-20 used most internet'). The writing relies mostly on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences are often faulty. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb-object order, and practice using articles and prepositions correctly. Reducing the frequency of these errors is essential for moving to a higher band.

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