Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-17

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 illustrates the average hours spent by European people on the internet of different generations.

It is clear that the teenagers spent more hours on internet. By contrast, the oldest generations used internet least hours.

In terms of internet using, the European people between 11-25 spent more hours on internet rather than others. The children between 11-15 using internet at 8 and 6 hours by male and female. While, the teenagers used 19 and 18 hours on internet by male and female. However, adults shown average interest on internet at 7 hours by male and 5 hours by female.

For the remaining generations, the middle age European people and older people shown least interest on internet. The age group of 26-30 male and female spent just 4 hours on internet. Also, the European between 31-50 use least hours on internet at 3 and 4 by male and female. The oldest generation spent lowest hours of their day on internet.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main pattern: the 16–20 group records the highest figures, while the oldest group has the lowest. You also report several accurate male–female comparisons, including 8 versus 6 hours for ages 11–15 and equal figures of 4 hours for ages 26–30. However, coverage is partial because the final comparison is incomplete: you say the oldest group spent the fewest hours but do not give its figures of 2 hours for males and 3 for females. Some descriptions are also imprecise; “adults” for ages 21–25 and “middle age” for ages 26–30 do not clearly identify the table categories. Include the full range of figures and make the overview more precise.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an opening, an overview, and paragraphs describing younger and older age groups. This helps the reader follow the broad comparison. However, progression within the body is not always smooth: “In terms of internet using” introduces a list, while “For the remaining generations” shifts to another list without clearly linking the comparisons. The repeated use of “However,” “Also,” and “By contrast” can feel mechanical, and the final sentence repeats the point about the oldest group without adding its data. Group the figures in a clearer sequence and use linking phrases only when they express a genuine contrast or addition.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant vocabulary such as “average hours,” “generations,” “teenagers,” and “oldest,” so the topic remains understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are repeated, especially “spent more hours on internet” and “interest on internet.” Some word combinations are unnatural or unclear, including “internet using,” “shown average interest,” and “spent lowest hours of their day.” These choices sometimes make the intended comparison less precise. Use vocabulary that describes the table directly, such as “recorded,” “usage,” and “the lowest average,” and vary the phrasing rather than repeating the same construction.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some sentence variety, including a contrast with “By contrast” and a subordinate clause beginning “While.” However, the range is limited, and errors occur frequently in basic sentence patterns. For example, “The children between 11-15 using internet” lacks a finite verb, while “the middle age European people … shown” has an incorrect verb form. The phrase “the teenagers used 19 and 18 hours … by male and female” also has an unclear grammatical relationship between the figures and the groups. Articles and prepositions are often missing or inaccurate in phrases such as “on internet.” Practise complete subject–verb sentences and use consistent past-tense reporting forms.

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