Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-29

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 illustrate information about the minimum amount of time spent on internet by the European citizens which is differentiated based on their age group.

The teen age group mostly edicted to the internet where compared to the other age members and discribed in both genders male have one higher than female. The older age group are less interacted with internet where male have one less in count then female.

In male age group the highest count is 19 in the age group of 16 - 20 and female with 18 is the highest in same age group.In years of 26 -30 both the gender have equal number with 4. Older age group who are above 51 they are having least count with 2 and 3 on gender based bothe male and female.The other age groups are having medium level of count. This all measured in different age groups of people in European.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You identify the main pattern that the 16–20 age group records the highest figures for both sexes, and you note the equal value of 4 for men and women aged 26–30. You also recognise that the 51+ group has the lowest figures. However, the response only partly summarises the table: it does not clearly report the overall decline after ages 16–20, and the claim that teenagers are “mostly” more engaged is too broad because the table gives hours, not engagement, and the 11–15 figures are lower than the peak. Some comparisons are also unclear, including “male have one higher than female.” A clearer overview and accurate reporting of the age-group figures would make the key features more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic paragraph structure: an introduction is followed by a general comparison and then a paragraph with selected figures. This gives the reader some organisation, and the age groups provide a loose sequence for the details. However, progression is not consistently clear. The second paragraph makes broad claims, while the final paragraph repeats the highest and lowest points without linking them into a clear account of the pattern. Phrases such as “The other age groups are having medium level of count” do not explain how those groups relate to one another. Use a concise overview, then group the figures logically—for example, peak ages, subsequent decline, and small gender differences—and use clear linking and reference.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant terms, including “age group,” “highest,” “least,” and “equal number,” so the reader can identify the topic and several comparisons. However, the range is limited and several word choices or forms make the meaning difficult to follow. “Edicted” and “discribed” are misspelled or unsuitable, while “interacted with internet” and “minimum amount of time” do not accurately express the table’s measure. Repeated use of “count” is also imprecise because the figures represent hours. Aim for accurate data vocabulary and natural collocations, such as “average hours spent online,” “recorded,” and “the figure for.” Proofreading spelling and choosing precise terms would improve clarity.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts a few longer sentence patterns, including “where compared to the other age members” and “who are above 51,” but control is inconsistent. Errors in agreement and sentence construction occur in examples such as “The table illustrate” and “The older age group are less interacted,” and several clauses are joined without clear grammatical relationships. Articles, plurals, and punctuation also need attention; for instance, there is no space after the full stop in “same age group.In years,” and “both the gender” is not correctly formed. Most sentences remain simple or are attempted complex structures with errors that sometimes make the intended comparison hard to understand. Practise accurate simple sentences before adding subordinate clauses.

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