Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-02
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 below shows the internet usage trend among European people across six different age groups.
Young adults are the most active internet users with males relatively spending more hours per week. From ages 31 and above, a decreasing trend in online activity can be seen with females spending relatively more hours per week online.
Teenagers and young adults have highest online activity with males spending more time online per week in relation to females. Equal online activity, has been noticed among males and females between ages 26 to 30.
A decreasing trend in online activity can be observed from ages 31 and above with an increase in online activity of females among adults and senior citizens.
The internet usage differences among males and females during teenage and adulthood is significanntly higher. while, online activity
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While the overview identifies some trends, the analysis is incomplete and ends abruptly mid-sentence ('while, online activity'). The response lacks a clear, comprehensive summary of the data, and the failure to complete the final sentence leaves the task unfinished. To improve, ensure all data points are covered, comparisons are fully developed, and the response reaches the required length to allow for a full exploration of the information provided in the table.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into short paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is interrupted by the incomplete final sentence. While there is an attempt to use cohesive devices like 'From ages 31 and above' and 'in relation to', the logical progression is hindered by the abrupt ending. The referencing is sometimes repetitive, and the lack of a concluding summary makes the overall structure feel disjointed. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that ideas are linked smoothly throughout the entire response, avoiding unfinished thoughts.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher bands. Phrases like 'most active internet users' and 'decreasing trend' are functional but repetitive. There is a spelling error ('significanntly') and some awkward phrasing, such as 'in relation to females' when comparing data. To improve, aim to use more varied synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' and ensure accurate spelling. Incorporating more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'fluctuation' or 'predominance', would enhance the quality of the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and some complex structures, but there are noticeable errors in punctuation and sentence construction. For example, the comma usage in 'Equal online activity, has been noticed' is incorrect. The final sentence is a fragment, which negatively affects the grammatical score. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of control over sentence completion and punctuation limits the score. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic grammatical errors and ensure that every sentence has a clear subject and predicate.
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