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 illustration shows information about the date of people who spend time on the internet in accross europe. Overall, from childhood to the age of about twenty-five male more use of internet then female, but after thirty, the number of female users of social media online increases.

It is quite evident from the table that the youngest age group is children between eleven and fifteen years, the female number less then male but the age group of people between 26 and 30 years who spend time on online social media both male and female are equal. The people who are between 21 and 25 are more likely to use the internet by male.

Furthermore, the age group 31 to 50 and above fifty in both groups female number are more than man, and the people between age sixteen to twenty males 19, and females is 18 number usage of internet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data, but it fails to provide a clear overview or accurately report the key features. The description of the data is often confusing and inaccurate; for instance, the claim that 'the age group 26 and 30 years... are equal' is not clearly supported by the data provided. Furthermore, the response lacks a logical structure, and the information is presented in a fragmented way that makes it difficult to follow the trends. To improve, you must focus on identifying the most significant trends and grouping the data logically rather than listing individual points in a disorganized manner.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the internal flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'the age group' and 'the people'. There is no clear progression of ideas; the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. Referencing is often unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow which age groups or genders are being discussed. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'the female number less then male' and 'the number of female users... increases' are simplistic and contain errors in word choice and collocation. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends or data points (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable'). The misuse of 'date' instead of 'data' and 'accross' instead of 'across' indicates a need for more careful proofreading and a broader range of academic vocabulary to describe statistical information.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'male more use of internet then female'), incorrect word order, and missing articles. The sentence structures are predominantly simple and often fragmented. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits the potential for a higher score. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb forms, and practicing the use of complex sentences to link ideas more effectively.

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