Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-28

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 6.5)

The table compares the proportion of the male and female six different age groups spent hours on the online platforms in the European individuals.

It is clear that, the 16-20 age groups of male and female accounted for the largest share whereas 51+ age groups of male and female contribute the smallest proportion in the provided table.

In terms of male group, the 16-20 age group accounted for the highest proportion at 19%, which was doubble for the11-15 age group at 8%. The 21-25 age group make up 7% followed by the 26-30 group 4%. The 31-50 and 51+ age groups both are represente almost similar figure at 3% and 2% respectively.

Looking at female group, the 11-15 age contribute 6%, which was 12% smaller than the 16-20 age group at 18%. The 21-25 accounted for 5%, followed by 3% for the 51+ age group. The 26-30 and 31-50 age groups both are identical figure at 4% and 4% respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You identify the main pattern accurately: both sexes reach their highest figures at ages 16–20 (19 for males and 18 for females), while the 51+ group is lowest (2 and 3). You also report the figures across all age bands, and the overview gives the reader a useful summary. This meets the task well, with some comparisons, such as the male 16–20 figure being more than double the 11–15 figure. However, the response sometimes describes the values as “proportion,” “share” or percentages, although the table reports average hours. The comparison that 6 is “12% smaller” than 18 is also inaccurate; it is 12 hours lower, or one-third of the figure. More direct male–female comparisons would make the key features clearer and more fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response is organised into a brief introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for male and female figures. This creates a clear progression, and signposts such as “In terms of male group” and “Looking at female group” help readers follow the shift in focus. The figures are generally presented in a sensible order, from the peak towards the lower age groups. To strengthen cohesion further, connect the two sex-based descriptions through direct comparisons rather than treating them as entirely separate lists. Some linking phrases are also repetitive, particularly “followed by,” and the overview’s “It is clear that” could be followed by a more concise, direct statement. Overall, the organisation is clear, though cohesion is not yet consistently flexible.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use a relevant range of vocabulary for describing data, including “largest,” “smallest,” “highest,” “followed by” and “identical.” These choices make the general comparisons understandable. However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or imprecise: “proportion,” “share” and “19%” suggest percentages, whereas the figures are hours; “spent hours on the online platforms” is also awkward. There are spelling errors such as “doubble” and “represente,” and phrases such as “both are identical figure” show limited control of natural data-reporting language. Aim for precise terms such as “average hours,” “recorded” and “stood at,” and check spelling and collocations. The range is adequate, but these inaccuracies limit precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more developed sentence forms, including a comparison with “which was…” and clauses introduced by “whereas.” The overall meaning is usually recoverable, but some grammatical errors recur. For example, the opening sentence lacks a clear grammatical structure (“the proportion of the male and female six different age groups spent hours”), and “the 21-25 age group make up” has a subject–verb agreement error. There are also problems with articles and number agreement in “the 11-15 age contribute” and “both are identical figure.” Commas are misplaced in “It is clear that, the…” and spacing is inconsistent around age ranges. Work on complete sentence patterns and agreement, while retaining the comparisons you attempt; more consistently accurate sentences would improve control.

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