Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-25

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 table gives information about the average hours spent on the internet by eoropean male and female in different ages.

Overall, it is clearly seen that the age 16-20 is highest in both genders, while the figures of 51+ was lowest . Although both sex was equall in 26-30.

Looking at the details, male from 11-15 year it was 8 before reaching to 19 in 16-20 an increasing by a nearly double. In 21-25 then it fell at 7 and it reduced staedily to 4 in 26-30 and again drppoed in 51+ at 2.

Turning to the female, in 11-15 it was started from 6, moreover it increased at 18 in 16-20 an increased by a 12. In contrast it declined to 5 in 21-25 and then it again decreased gradually to 4 in both 31 to 50 and 26 to 30, in final again reduced to reach at 3 in 51+.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

The student covers the main features of the table, successfully identifying the 16-20 age group as the peak for both genders and noting the lowest points at 51+. An overview is present, and key comparisons are made, such as the parity between males and females in the 26-30 category. However, some data reporting is slightly confused or imprecise, such as describing the jump from 11-15 to 16-20 as 'an increasing by a nearly double' and minor inaccuracies in phrasing. Nevertheless, all parts of the prompt are addressed adequately, fitting the criteria for a Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response is organized into an introduction, an overview paragraph, and body details divided by gender. Logical progression is attempted using transition signals such as 'Overall', 'Looking at the details', and 'Turning to the female'. However, the cohesion feels somewhat mechanical and disjointed in places due to awkward referencing and run-on structures (e.g., 'male from 11-15 year it was 8 before reaching to 19...'). Paragraphing is functional, but overall structural flow and cohesive device management remain limited, aligning best with a Band 5.5 score.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate vocabulary for the task, utilizing terms related to data trends such as 'fell', 'reduced steadily', and 'declined'. However, there are notable spelling errors ('eoropean', 'staedily', 'drppoed') and awkward word choices or collocations ('both sex was equall', 'in final again reduced'). The range is somewhat limited and repetitive, which prevents the score from reaching Band 6.0. Therefore, a Band 5.5 is appropriate due to noticeable lexical errors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent grammatical errors, missing prepositions, and awkward syntax, such as 'the age 16-20 is highest', 'male from 11-15 year it was 8', and 'it was started from 6'. Punctuation and sentence formulation frequently impede smooth reading. While some error-free clauses exist, the high density of basic grammatical inaccuracies places this response firmly at Band 5.0.

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