Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-25

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 6.0)

The table illustrates the data of European public of all age groups spending their time on internet.

Looking at young generation age groups, there were 8 males and 6 females aged between 11 and 15. In the 16-20 age group, the number increased to 19 males and 18 females. These were the highest figures in the table.However, in the 21-25 age group, the number fell to 7 males and 5 femlaes.

In the order age groups, there were 4 males and 4 females aged between 26 and 30.Among people aged 31-50, the number of males was 3, while the number of females was 4 . Finally in the 51 and above age group, there were only 2 males and 3 females.

In conclusion, the 16-20 age group had the highest numbers for both genders, while people aged 51 and above had the lowest figures.Overall the figures for males and females were similar in most age groups.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You report the figures for every age group and correctly identify the 16–20 group as the highest and the 51+ group as the lowest. The comparison that male and female figures are similar is also supported by the table. However, the response is mainly a sequence of individual values, with limited synthesis of the overall pattern: usage rises sharply from 11–15 to 16–20, then declines across the older groups. The opening description is also imprecise, and the conclusion repeats the peak and lowest points rather than adding a fuller overview. To strengthen the response, state the main trend clearly at the outset and compare the genders across the age ranges, noting where males are higher, equal, or lower.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The information is arranged in a clear order, moving from the youngest age groups to the oldest, and the paragraph breaks help separate the data. Linking expressions such as “However,” “Finally,” and “In conclusion” make the progression easy to follow. The response therefore has a coherent overall structure. Some connections are nevertheless mechanical or awkward: “In the order age groups” does not clearly introduce the next figures, and the conclusion largely repeats information already given. Improve cohesion by using a more purposeful overview and grouping related comparisons—for example, the rise to the 16–20 peak and the subsequent decline—rather than relying mainly on age-by-age reporting.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

The vocabulary is sufficient to describe the table, and terms such as “age group,” “figures,” “increased,” and “fell” communicate the main comparisons. However, the range is limited and several choices are inaccurate or unnatural, including “European public,” “spending their time on internet,” and “In the order age groups.” These expressions make parts of the report less precise, while repeated use of “number” and “figures” limits flexibility. Aim for standard data-reporting collocations and accurate forms, such as “European people,” “hours spent online,” and “in the older age groups.” Proofread spelling as well: “femlaes” is a noticeable error.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple sentences and some more developed structures, including “while the number of females was 4” and the introductory age phrase “Among people aged 31–50.” Most of the data remains understandable, and errors rarely obscure the intended meaning. Some grammatical and punctuation problems persist, however. The opening sentence lacks a natural article and construction (“the data of European public”), and spacing after full stops is inconsistent, as in “table.However” and “30.Among.” There are also awkward sentence patterns, particularly “In the order age groups.” Work on accurate sentence framing, articles, and punctuation, while continuing to use varied structures to compare the figures.

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