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 chart gives information about the typical weekday of students in three different countries including sleeping,studying and relaxing.

the country with the best studying rate is japan whihc is at 13 and alongside japan its germany rated at 9 and third UK which is at 8 this shows that japan is far more superior in terms of studying and germany is ahead of UK aswell in terms of studying. But UK compensates studying by surpassing itself in terms of sleeping and germany is second in sleeping which is more than japan, japan being the lowest out of the three.Moreover relaxing of the students is boderline similiar with both UK and germany being stable but japan is as compared to both the countries.

therefore,between the three countries the most stable in terms of the features is germany and secondly UK moreover japan even though excels greatly in studying lacks in other areas

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarise the data but fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The description of the data is often inaccurate or vague, such as stating 'japan is as compared to both the countries' without providing the actual data point. The report lacks a clear structure, and the comparison between countries is superficial. To improve, you must identify the key features (e.g., the highest and lowest values for each category) and present them clearly, ensuring that all data points mentioned are accurate and supported by the provided chart.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'therefore', they are used mechanically and do not always create logical links between sentences. The progression of ideas is disjointed, and the lack of clear separation between the introduction, body, and conclusion hinders the flow of information. To improve, organize your response into distinct paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and specific details for each category. Use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'best studying rate' and 'far more superior' are imprecise and not standard academic collocations. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'compensates studying' and 'boderline similiar'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision. To improve, focus on using more academic terminology to describe data, such as 'the highest proportion', 'a significant difference', or 'remained consistent'. Ensure you check your spelling, as there are several errors throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect punctuation, and run-on sentences. For example, 'the country with the best studying rate is japan whihc is at 13' lacks proper capitalization and contains a spelling error. The sentence structures are generally simple and lack the complexity required for higher bands. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, such as subject-verb agreement and sentence boundaries. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structure, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for punctuation and capitalization errors.

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