Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-31

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)

This table shows the average hours spent on the network by European people of different age groups .

Overall, the table ensure that Males around the age of 16-20 are the most consumers comparing with the others and slightly ahead from the females with the same age .however, Males with more than 51 are considered the lowest .

Starting with males , the table consider that 16 to 20 years old boys are consuming around 19 hours which is more than twice the 11 to 15 years old boys with establish of 8 hours . however the rest of the males are considered low consumers with 7 hours for the 21-25 years old young mans , and less than 5 hours for the rest.

Then, moving to the female stats the table shows that also young ladies around 16 to 20 years old the biggest consumers by the females reaching to 18 hours which is 1 hour less from the 16 to 20 years old males . Moreover, females with 11 to 15 years old are the second by consuming 6 hours . furthermore

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the peak usage in the 16-20 age group for both genders. However, the report is incomplete; it ends abruptly mid-sentence ('furthermore'), failing to provide a full summary or cover all data points effectively. While the main trends are identified, the lack of a conclusion and the unfinished nature of the text prevent a higher score. To improve, ensure you complete your analysis and provide a clear overview of the data trends rather than just listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression is hindered by the incomplete final sentence. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall', 'Starting with', and 'Moreover', but they are sometimes used mechanically or inaccurately (e.g., 'the table ensure that'). The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the flow of the response. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, completed thought.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'most consumers' instead of 'highest consumers' and 'young mans' instead of 'young men'. The phrasing 'the table consider' is also inappropriate for describing data. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is narrow and lacks the precision required for a higher band. Focus on using more academic collocations and precise terminology for describing statistical data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('the table ensure', 'the table consider') and incorrect pluralization ('young mans'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and there are errors in preposition usage, such as 'ahead from the females' instead of 'ahead of the females'. While the meaning is usually understandable, the frequency of errors is high, which impacts the overall quality of the writing. Aim to proofread for basic subject-verb agreement and plural forms.

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