Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-05
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 data describes time that can be spend on social media by different age people in Europe.
Overall, the table shows five stages of age and two genders and highest consumption is by 16 to 20 age and lowest rate is 51 age or over.
The first age is 11 to 15 and 8 young male and 6 female and the this the very low rate. The second age is 16 to 20 and in consumers list contain 19 male and female is a bit low and it is 18. The third age is 21 to 25 and this age show 7 male and 5 female and this rate is lower as compare to age 16 to 20.
The fourth age stage is 26 to 30 and it shows 4 male and 4 female and it small rate. The fifth age is 31 to 50 and at this age the male user are small and female are same. The sixth are those who are 51 years old or over and at this time the internet user are too less and in which male are only 2 and women are 3.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the data, but the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you identified the highest and lowest age groups, the description of the data is repetitive and relies heavily on listing figures rather than making meaningful comparisons. For instance, stating 'the first age is 11 to 15' is not as effective as describing the trends or highlighting the gender differences more clearly. To improve, ensure you provide a more cohesive summary that synthesizes the information rather than just reporting it row by row. The task was addressed, but the development of ideas is limited.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very basic and repetitive (e.g., 'The first age is...', 'The second age is...', 'The third age is...'). This creates a mechanical flow that lacks sophistication. There is a lack of linking words to connect ideas between sentences or to contrast the data points effectively. To reach a higher band, you should use a wider variety of transition signals such as 'In contrast', 'Conversely', or 'Furthermore' to improve the logical flow and reduce the reliance on simple, repetitive sentence structures.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'rate', 'small', and 'age' to describe the data. There is little attempt to use more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuation', 'significant', or 'marginal'. Additionally, there are some awkward word choices, such as 'in consumers list contain' and 'at this time the internet user are too less'. To improve, try to incorporate more varied and precise vocabulary to describe trends and quantities, and focus on using words in their correct collocations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'male user are small', 'internet user are too less') and article usage. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. When complex structures are attempted, they are often inaccurate. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and pluralization. Additionally, try to incorporate a wider range of sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or passive voice, to describe the data more professionally while ensuring accuracy.
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