Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-11-03

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 show's information about the average hours spent on the Internet by European people of different age group's

As I have observed in the table the different age groups have different percentage of using internet on daily basis

From the age of 11-15 male's are 8 percent and female's are 6 percent

as we more to the next age group we find an increase in the percentage of using internet as compared to the 11-15 year's of individuals

from age 16- 20 the percentage of males using internet is 19 percent whereas females is 18 percent

as we look for the next age group that us 21-25 there is a decrease in the percentage of using internet that is 7 percent of males and 5 percent of females

then it is for age group 26-30 where both male and female percentage is same that is 4 percent

During more elderly age that is from 31-50 the use of internet is reduced to 3 percent of males and 4 for females

whereas 51 and above age group usually don't use alot internet but just use it to communicate with there close one's .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You report several figures accurately, including the peak for ages 16–20 (19 hours for males and 18 for females), the decline at 21–25, and the equal figures of 4 for ages 26–30. However, the response does not clearly summarise the main features: it lacks a concise overview of the overall pattern, such as the peak among 16–20-year-olds and the low figures among older groups. You also repeatedly describe the values as percentages and daily use, although the table gives average hours spent online. The final claim that people aged 51+ use the Internet mainly to communicate is not supported by the table, and their figures (2 and 3) are omitted. These gaps and the unsupported detail leave the task only partially addressed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.5

The response follows the age groups in table order, so the reader can trace some comparisons, and phrases such as “whereas” and “then” help connect points. However, the information is presented as a sequence of loosely separated statements rather than a clearly organised summary. There is no distinct overview, and paragraphing does not establish a clear progression from the main pattern to supporting details. Repeated transitions such as “as we look” and “as we more to the next age group” make the account mechanical, while the final sentence shifts to an unsupported explanation. Group the figures into a short overview and focused detail paragraphs, and use links that show contrast or change precisely.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use a basic range of relevant terms, including “increase,” “decrease,” “age group,” and “whereas,” which allows the reader to understand the broad comparisons. However, vocabulary is repetitive and some choices are inaccurate for the data: “percentage” is used throughout even though the figures are hours, and “use of internet” is repeated instead of using more precise expressions such as “time spent online.” There are also noticeable spelling and word-form errors, including “show's,” “there,” and “alot,” which reduce accuracy and polish. Aim for concise, task-specific wording and check spelling and apostrophes. Avoid adding claims about users’ purposes when the table provides no such information.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some longer sentence forms, for example, “from age 16-20 the percentage of males using internet is 19 percent whereas females is 18 percent,” and the basic meaning is generally recoverable. However, the range is limited, with many statements built from similar simple patterns, and errors occur frequently enough to affect clarity. Examples include “the different age groups have different percentage,” where the noun should be plural, and “whereas females is 18 percent,” where the verb does not agree with its subject. Several sentences lack appropriate full stops or capitalisation, and the opening sentence has no final punctuation. Practise accurate subject–verb agreement and use a mix of controlled simple and complex sentences.

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