Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-07

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 table gives impressive information about Males and Females average hours spent on internet. This table consist of six rows and six columns. The highest male is in age group of 16 to 20 in this age group there are nineteen Males and the lowest in the age group of 51+ that there are only 2 males. Moreover, if we talk about the age group of 11 to 15 there are only 8 males. On the other hand, In female section the age group of 21 to 25 includes 5 females. Additionally, the highest females is in the age group of 16 to 20 that are 18 females and the lowest female is in the year of 51 or more that includes 3 females. Overall this table gives very informative information about the age group of males and females.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified some data points, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the main trends. The description is largely a list of individual figures rather than a synthesis of the information. To improve, you must group data logically (e.g., comparing age groups or gender trends) and provide a clear 'overview' paragraph that highlights the most significant findings, such as the general decline in internet usage as age increases. The current approach is too mechanical and lacks the analytical depth required for an Academic Task 1 response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is written as a single paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow. A successful Task 1 response should be structured into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group related information. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'On the other hand', the progression of ideas is disjointed. The focus is on listing numbers rather than comparing them, which hinders the logical flow. To improve, use paragraphing to separate your introduction/overview from your detailed data analysis and ensure that each sentence connects logically to the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use phrases like 'in the age group of' and 'there are', which makes the writing monotonous. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends or comparisons (e.g., words like 'fluctuate', 'peak', 'decline', or 'significant'). Furthermore, the phrasing 'the highest male is in age group' is inaccurate; you are referring to the number of hours, not the people themselves. To improve, focus on using precise terminology to describe data and avoid repeating the same sentence structures throughout the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For instance, 'This table consist of' should be 'consists of', and 'the highest male is in age group' is grammatically incorrect as it confuses the category with the value. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, with most sentences being simple or repetitive in construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization after commas. To improve, work on subject-verb agreement and try to incorporate a wider variety of sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or comparative structures to link your ideas more effectively.

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