Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-21
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 graph above illustrates the typical weekday for students in three different countries.Here,the vertical y axis indicates the students and horizontal x axis refers to the three countries mentioned.Sleeping,Studying and Relaxing is marked by blue,red and green colors.
Among the three graphs,we can infer that Japan has the highest amount of students who spent studying while their weekday.They also have the least amount of students relaxing during this period among the 3 countries.4 of them studied and 7 slept.Therefore,Japan has a inconsistent graph of ups and downs.In UK,8.5 number of students spent sleeping where 8 of them spent it by studying.7 UK students relaxed during this time.The graph here is downwards.In Germany,8 students spent their weekday by sleeping while 9 of them studied and 7 of them relaxed.Germany's graph is inconsistent like Japan unlike the fluctuation which occurred in Japan's graph.
In conclusion,UK's graph follow a downward trend while Japan has experienced a fluctuated increament in the number of students studying.In the case of Germany,the graph was akin to Japan's where 8 student slept,9 studied and 7 relaxed but the difference was the huge inflation which occurred in Japan's graph.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to accurately interpret the data. The student misinterprets the bar chart, describing it as having 'y-axis' and 'x-axis' labels that do not exist in the provided image, and incorrectly identifies the data points (e.g., claiming 8.5 students in the UK). The summary lacks a clear overview of the main trends, focusing instead on individual, inaccurate data points. The analysis of the 'inconsistent graph' and 'fluctuation' is confusing and does not reflect the actual information presented in the chart. To improve, you must focus on accurately reading the data and identifying clear, high-level trends rather than listing individual figures, especially when those figures are misinterpreted.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is illogical due to the misinterpretation of the data. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Among the three graphs' and 'In conclusion', but they are often used mechanically or inappropriately given the content. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences is disjointed. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear purpose and that your sentences follow a logical sequence that accurately reflects the data provided in the prompt.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'inconsistent graph', 'fluctuated increament', and 'huge inflation', which do not accurately describe the data. The student struggles to use precise terminology related to charts and trends. To reach a higher band, you should learn and apply specific vocabulary for describing data, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'steady', 'decline', and 'contrast', rather than using general or incorrect terms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('UK's graph follow'), incorrect article usage, and awkward phrasing ('8.5 number of students'). While some simple sentences are clear, the attempts at more complex structures are often faulty and impede clarity. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing after commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and proofreading for common errors like pluralization and verb tense consistency.
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