Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-13

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 4.0)

The table illustrate the data average hours spent on the internet by European people of various age groups, however it majorly in 6 stages and both people male, Female ages between 11 to 51+.

The average hours spent on internet by European people female between age 16 to 20 was rise 18 hours each day, 26 to 50 age groups are spend time on internet 4 hours per day, and the 11-15 age group are 6 hours spend it was average time 6 hours, 51+ was drop to 3 hours the female people can spend on Internet by European people.

The average hours spend on internet by European male people 16 to 20 the people can spend most surge on Internet it was very growth, the average age groups are under 11-15, 21-25, 26-30 this are spend average time on internet and ultimately the fall to spend internet age group under 31-50 3 hours, 51+ 2 hours these are all the average hours spend on internet per day by European people in various age groups.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to summarise the data by mentioning several age groups and both genders, satisfying the basic requirement of reporting information from the chart. However, the task achievement is significantly hindered by major inaccuracies in reporting the data (for example, stating that females aged 16 to 20 rose to 18 hours each day). Furthermore, the overview attempted in the first paragraph is confusing and poorly articulated, failing to outline the main trends clearly. Comparisons between age groups and genders are disjointed and difficult to follow. Consequently, the response aligns best with Band 4 descriptors as it addresses the task only minimally and lacks clear, accurate reporting of the core features.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The organisation of the text is weak. The response lacks a clear, logical progression, and the information is presented in a disorganised and repetitive manner. Paragraphing is poorly handled, with sentences lumped together without clear thematic boundaries. Cohesive devices are either missing or misused, with clumsy transitions such as 'and ultimately the fall to spend internet age group'. Pronoun referencing and signposting are inadequate, making it very difficult for the reader to follow the flow of information. The overall arrangement fails to provide a coherent overview of the data, which places this text firmly in Band 4.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary used throughout the response is very basic and repetitive. Phrases such as 'spend time on internet', 'spend it was average time', and 'people can spend most surge' demonstrate a severely restricted and inadequate lexical range. There are frequent word-choice errors, incorrect collocations, and awkward phrasings that repeatedly strain the reader. While the topic is related to internet usage, the student lacks the necessary vocabulary to discuss data trends, proportions, or time periods accurately. This level of lexical control corresponds to Band 4 descriptors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting almost entirely of poorly constructed simple and attempted complex sentences that are heavily flawed. There is a total lack of control over basic syntax, evident in severe errors such as 'The table illustrate the data average hours' and 'the female people can spend on Internet by European people.' Punctuation is largely neglected, and run-on sentences are common. Errors are pervasive and frequently distort the intended meaning, causing significant difficulty for the reader. These persistent and major structural errors reflect Band 4 performance.

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