Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-05

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 6.0)

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

Overall, it is evident that japan spends more time for studying as compared to other countries. Additionally, both UK and Germany has scheduled the same hours for relaxing. Furthermore the time put aside for sleeping was almost the same across the three countries.

From the graph, it is clear that Japan has allocated 13 hours for study while UK and Germany has scheduled 8 hours and nine hours respectively. In comparison, UK and Germany allocated allocated the same number of hours in a day for leisure: 7 hours each.

Although the countries have put aside different hours for sleeping, neither of them allocated more than 8.5 or less than 7. UK scheduled 8.5 which was more as compared to other time put aside by other countries. This was followed by Germany and Japan each scheduling 8 hours and 7 hours respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the bar chart and makes relevant comparisons. You successfully identified the key trends, such as Japan's higher study hours and the similarities in leisure time. However, the report could be improved by providing a more comprehensive overview of the data. While you mentioned the main points, some of the data points are slightly inaccurate or confusingly presented, such as the claim that UK and Germany have the same leisure time (7 hours each) when the chart shows slight variations. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are transcribed with absolute precision and that the overview clearly highlights the most significant differences and similarities across all three categories.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'In comparison' to link your sentences. However, the use of these devices is sometimes a bit mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be smoother. For example, the transition between the discussion of study hours and leisure time could be more sophisticated. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the introduction/overview from the body paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure of your report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'allocated', 'scheduled', and 'illustrates'. However, there is some repetition, such as the repeated use of 'allocated' and 'scheduled'. There are also minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'spends more time for studying' (should be 'spends more time studying'). To improve, try to vary your vocabulary by using synonyms and more precise collocations. The current range is sufficient to convey the meaning, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('UK and Germany has scheduled' should be 'have scheduled') and the repeated word 'allocated allocated'. Additionally, there are some punctuation errors, such as missing commas after introductory phrases like 'Furthermore'. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for repeated words or missing punctuation will help improve your accuracy.

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