Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The bar graph illustrates the normal weekdays for students in three different countries namely UK, Japan and Germany.

Overall, it is clear that in general japan has a dramastically change in studying while UK and Germany has slightly changes in sleeping, studying and relaxing.

According to the chart japan has rapid increase of 13 in studying higher than sleeping that is 7 and relaxing is the least which shows up 4.

UK and Germany has minimally changes of sleeping studying and relaxing. UK has highest of sleeping 8.5 while Germany has moderately less of 8. Germany has highest in studying as compared to UK. Relaxing in both the countries remains stable at 7.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have attempted to summarize the main features of the bar chart, the analysis is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to fully address the prompt. You have identified some trends, but the data interpretation is often unclear or inaccurate (e.g., 'rapid increase of 13'). To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview, include specific data points for all categories, and make clear, accurate comparisons between the three countries. The current length and lack of depth prevent a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying on basic transitions like 'Overall' and 'According to the chart'. There is a lack of logical flow between sentences, making the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'whereas') to connect your ideas and improve the overall readability of your response.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic terms like 'highest', 'least', and 'changes'. There are also issues with word formation and collocation, such as 'dramastically change' (should be 'dramatic change') and 'minimally changes' (should be 'minimal changes'). To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a more varied range of vocabulary, including precise verbs and adjectives to describe trends (e.g., 'fluctuate', 'significant', 'marginal'). Focus on using words accurately in context rather than just attempting complex vocabulary.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('UK and Germany has', 'japan has a dramastically change') and incorrect article usage. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and punctuation. Once these are consistent, try to incorporate more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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