Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

The given table illustrates the information about European people of different age on average time they spent on the internet.

overall, it can be seen that the use of internet is higher between age group of 16-20 and less in 50+ age people.

The use of internet in people age 11-15 in which male spend 8 hours and female 6 hours. however, average number of hours are greater in age 16-20 where male spend 19 hours and female spent 18 hours. The average time span of male is 7 hours while female is 5 hours in people age 21-25.

Male with age 26-30 spent 4 hours and equal the amount in female. In people with age 31-50 male spent 3 hours in contrast female use internet for average 3 hours. Male with age over 50 spend 2 hours on internet in comparison to that female spend average 3 hours on using internet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all age groups and provides data for both genders, satisfying the requirement to report main features and make comparisons. However, the analysis is quite mechanical, simply listing the figures for each age bracket rather than synthesizing the information effectively. While the overview identifies the peak usage (16-20) and the lowest usage (50+), the report lacks a more analytical approach to the trends. To reach a higher band, you should group data more logically and highlight significant patterns or anomalies rather than presenting a chronological list of every data point.

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 somewhat limited and occasionally mechanical. For example, the transition between sentences often relies on simple repetition of the subject rather than varied linking words or referencing. The paragraphing is logical, but the internal flow within paragraphs could be improved by using more sophisticated transition signals to connect the comparisons between male and female data points more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You frequently use basic verbs like 'spend' and 'use', which makes the writing repetitive. There are also minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'average time span of male' instead of 'average time spent by males'. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of synonyms and more precise terminology related to data reporting, such as 'figures', 'proportions', or 'duration'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include inconsistent verb tenses (e.g., 'male spend' vs 'female spent'), missing articles (e.g., 'in age 11-15'), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'equal the amount in female'). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage when describing data would significantly improve the clarity and accuracy of your writing.

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