Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-11-04

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 describe the information about the average hours spent on the internet by European people of different age group.

Overall, 16-20 age groups spent highest hours on the internet both male and female. In contrast 51 plus is the lowest figure. Female generally higher user of internet.

Furthermore, among people at age 11-15 , the figures for male stood 8 and the female figure 6. The age group of 16-20 spent the highest hours on internet among the male figure is 19 and the female figure is 18. This age group in Europe spent more time on internet.

Moreover, regarding the old age group 21-25 in Europe reaching 7 for male and 5 for female . The next step is 26-30 age group is equal user of internet in Europe both are same. Both categories is based on same average rate. The age group of 31-50 in Europe have reached 3 of male side and the 4 of female. Finally, the lowest average rate of among people at the age of 51 and above 2 for males and 3 for females.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You identify the main pattern accurately: the 16–20 group records the highest figures for both sexes, while people aged 51+ have the lowest, and you report the table’s values correctly. This gives the response a relevant overview and covers the age groups. However, the overview is weakened by the claim that “Female generally higher user of internet”: females are lower in most groups, equal only at 26–30, and higher at 31–50 and 51+. Some comparisons are also under-developed; for example, you could highlight that male figures exceed female figures in the first three age groups. A more precise overview of the overall gender pattern, alongside the peak and low points, would make the key features clearer and more fully developed.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic structure, with an overview followed by details, and the age groups are mostly presented in table order. This helps the reader locate the figures. However, progression is weakened by repetitive sequencing words such as “Furthermore,” “Moreover,” and “Finally,” which introduce a list rather than showing meaningful relationships between the data. The sentence “This age group in Europe spent more time on internet” repeats the preceding point, while “The next step” is unclear as a link to the 26–30 group. Grouping the figures into a clear comparison—such as the peak, the decline across later ages, and gender differences—would create stronger progression. Use paragraphing and linking phrases to connect comparisons rather than simply announce each age group.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant vocabulary for describing the table, including “average hours,” “highest,” “lowest,” and “figures,” so the topic remains understandable. However, the range is limited and several phrases are unnatural or imprecise, such as “higher user of internet,” “old age group 21-25,” and “same average rate.” Repeated use of “age group,” “figure,” and “internet” also makes the description sound repetitive. Choose more precise terms for comparisons, such as “recorded,” “spent,” and “exceeded,” and describe the 21–25 group as younger adults rather than an old age group. More accurate collocations would make the data description clearer and more fluent.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response includes some simple sentences and attempts longer structures, and the main figures can generally be understood. However, grammatical control is inconsistent, particularly with subject–verb agreement, articles, and sentence construction. For example, “The table describe” should be “The table describes,” and “Female generally higher user” needs a complete verb phrase, such as “Females generally spend more time.” The sentence beginning “The age group of 16-20 spent the highest hours …” is awkwardly joined to the comparison that follows, and “Both categories is based on same average rate” has agreement and article errors. Aim for complete, direct sentences and check singular/plural agreement and articles. A wider range of accurately controlled sentence patterns would improve clarity.

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