Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-18
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 7.5)
The bar chart illustrates the average time spent on sleeping, studying, and relaxing by students on a typical weekday across three countries: the UK, Japan, and Germany.
Overall, studying accounts for the highest number of hours in Japan and Germany, whereas sleeping is the predominant activity among students in the UK. Conversely, relaxing receives the least amount of time in all three nations.
In terms of academic engagement, Japanese students devote the most time to studying at 13 hours, which is considerably higher than in Germany (9 hours) and the UK (8 hours). Regarding sleep, students in the UK spend the highest duration resting at 8.5 hours daily. In contrast, Japanese students sleep the least, averaging 7 hours, while German students spend 8 hours sleeping.
Finally, relaxation shows identical patterns in the UK and Germany, with students in both countries allocating 7 hours daily. Meanwhile, Japanese students spend significantly less time relaxing, dedicating only 4 hours.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and successfully selected key data points to support your comparisons. The information is accurate, and the distinction between the three countries is well-maintained throughout the report. You have successfully highlighted the contrast between the high study hours in Japan and the higher sleep/relaxation hours in the UK and Germany. The response is well-structured, covering all categories (sleeping, studying, and relaxing) across the three nations without any significant omissions. The data is presented clearly, making it easy for the reader to follow the comparisons.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information effectively. You have used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Conversely', 'In terms of', 'Regarding', and 'Meanwhile' to link ideas and sentences smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the specific data analysis. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from a general summary to specific comparisons of academic engagement and then to sleep and relaxation patterns. The flow is natural, and the referencing is clear throughout the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information precisely. Phrases like 'academic engagement', 'predominant activity', 'allocating', and 'considerably higher' demonstrate a good level of control. The vocabulary is appropriate for an academic report and is used accurately. While the range is sufficient for the task, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or less common lexical items could elevate the response further. However, the current usage is precise and error-free, effectively communicating the data without any ambiguity.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of subordinate clauses ('whereas sleeping is the predominant activity...') and comparative structures ('which is considerably higher than...'). The grammar is highly accurate, with no noticeable errors in tense, subject-verb agreement, or punctuation. The majority of sentences are error-free, and the control over complex structures is consistent. The writing is clear and professional, demonstrating a strong command of English grammar suitable for this type of task.
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