Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-04

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countries.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

The bar chart illustrates the ratio of weekdays that how students spend their day in three different countries in terms of sleeping, studying and Relaxation. Three major and well developed countries are represented in the bar chart including UK, Japan and Germany.

Firstly, in UK mostly the students are spending time in sleeping index showing 8.5 while they are less active in studies, the ratio in studies is about 8 and in relaxation they are involved about 7 points.

Then, Japan in which the students are spending most of the time in studies about 13 percent and least in relaxation 4 percent and also in sleeping they are at 7 percent.

At the last, Germany is almost equivalent in all activities, in studying at 9 percent , in sleeping at 8 percent and 7 percent relaxation.

In conclusion , it is clear that these countries are mostly taking part in studies to make an educated society and also they are taking care of themselves by sleeping and Relaxing.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task but lacks a clear overview of the main trends. While it identifies the three countries and categories, the description of the data is inaccurate. For instance, the student refers to 'points' and 'percentages' inconsistently, and the interpretation of the data is flawed (e.g., claiming Japan spends 13 percent on studies when the chart likely shows hours). The response fails to make meaningful comparisons between the countries, which is a key requirement for Task 1. The conclusion is subjective and adds information not present in the chart, which is not appropriate for an academic report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inappropriate, such as 'At the last' to introduce the final country. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion feels disjointed. To improve, you should focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Similarly,' 'Whereas') to connect your sentences and ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Words like 'spending' and 'activities' are used frequently. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'ratio of weekdays that how students spend their day' and 'index showing 8.5'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe data, often relying on vague terms. To reach a higher band, you need to use a broader range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion,' 'allocate,' 'figures,' and 'significant,' while ensuring these terms are used accurately in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with sentence structure, such as 'Japan in which the students are spending most of the time in studies about 13 percent', which is a fragmented or poorly constructed clause. Subject-verb agreement and preposition usage are inconsistent. While there is an attempt at complex sentences, they are often faulty. You should focus on mastering basic sentence structures before attempting more complex ones, and pay close attention to punctuation and the correct use of articles.

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