Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-09

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 provides information about the average hours spent on the Internet by Male and Female of different age groups.

Male age groups from 11 to 15 years, 16 to 20 years and 21 to 25 years spent more time on the Internet in contrast to the similar age group females.Whereas similar number of female and male aged 26-30 spent time on the internet.Moreover, less number of male age groups 31-50 years used internet as compared to females.While, female age groups greater than 50 used internet less than males with similar age.

The number of female internet users with age groups from 11-15 and 16-20 years were 6 and 18 where as, male internet users were 8 and 19.However, Women with age 21 to 25 years,their number were 5 in comparison with male with 7 users.While in both genders with age groups from 26 to 30 years,their number remained same which was 4.Similarly, Women with age 30-50 and above 50,their number

were 4 and 3 and in male with similar age, it was 3 and 2 respectively

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the main pattern that internet use peaks among people aged 16–20 and generally falls in older groups, and you include figures for each age band. However, the overview is not fully reliable: the final comparison says women over 50 used the internet less than men, whereas the table shows 3 hours for women and 2 for men. The response also describes the figures as numbers of “users,” although the table reports average hours, which affects the accuracy of the summary. Some comparisons are repeated rather than developed into a clear account of the most important features. To improve, state the peak and overall decline accurately, then compare the sexes using the correct measure and figures.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response has a basic structure, moving from a general comparison to details for the age groups, and words such as “Moreover,” “However,” and “Similarly” show an attempt to connect ideas. However, the progression is difficult to follow because the first paragraph lists comparisons in a sequence without clearly establishing an overall overview, and the second repeats much of the same information. Several transitions are awkward or incorrectly attached, as in “Whereas similar number…” and “While, female age groups…”. The final sentence is also left unfinished in its punctuation and presentation. Organise the response into a concise overview followed by grouped details, and use linking words only where the relationship between ideas is clear.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary, including “average hours,” “age groups,” “in contrast,” and “remained same,” so the topic is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, sometimes obscuring what the figures represent. For example, “internet users” suggests counts of people rather than hours, while “less number of male age groups” and “greater than 50” are not suitable ways to describe the data. Repetition of “similar age” and “their number” also limits precision. Aim for accurate data-reporting phrases such as “spent an average of,” “compared with,” and “the figure for,” and vary the wording without changing the meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer comparative sentences, and the reader can usually identify the age groups and figures being discussed. However, the range of sentence structures is limited, and errors occur frequently in clauses, agreement, articles, and punctuation. Examples include “Male age groups … spent more time” (the people, rather than the groups, should be the subject), “similar number of female and male,” and “Women with age 21 to 25 years, their number were 5.” Several sentences run together without spaces after full stops, and fragments beginning with “Whereas” or “While” are not properly connected to a main clause. Practise writing complete, controlled sentences with clear subjects and verbs, and check punctuation between each comparison.

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