Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-23

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 5.5)

The bar chart shows the typical weekday of students in three different countries.

In the UK the students sleep about eight and a half hour which is ideal sleeping time period. They study for eight hours in the whole working-day. and for about seven-hours, they relax their body which is beneficial for their health.

In Japan the students sleep for only seven hours and they study for about thirteen hours and relax for about four hours in the whole working-day.

In Germany the students sleep eight hours in the day. they study for about nine hours and take rest for seven hours in the whole working day.

As per my opinion, the schedule of students in the UK for a weekly working-day is quite ideal because it provides sufficient time for the student to take rest which help them to perform better in their studies. The schedule of the students of Japan is quite strict as they can not sleep sufficient time and they have to study for about thirteen hours in the day.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response provides a basic summary of the data, but it fails to meet the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report. A key requirement is to remain objective and analytical. You included personal opinions, such as 'As per my opinion' and 'quite ideal,' which are inappropriate for this task type. Furthermore, while you mention the three countries, you do not provide a clear overview or highlight significant comparisons between them. To improve, focus on identifying trends (e.g., Japan's significantly longer study hours compared to the UK) rather than offering subjective commentary on which schedule is better.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures and basic transitions like 'In the UK' and 'In Japan.' There is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect ideas or show contrast between the countries. The progression of information is somewhat mechanical, and the final paragraph, which contains your personal opinion, does not logically follow from a data-driven report. Using a wider range of linking phrases would improve the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band score. You use repetitive phrasing such as 'study for about X hours' and 'relax for about Y hours' throughout the text. There is little evidence of less common vocabulary or academic collocations. For instance, instead of 'relax their body,' you could use 'leisure activities' or 'recreational time.' Additionally, there are minor errors in word choice, such as 'working-day' which is not the most natural way to describe a student's daily routine in this context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response relies primarily on simple sentence structures. While there are some attempts at complex sentences, they are often marred by punctuation errors, such as starting sentences with lowercase letters ('they study for about nine hours') and missing articles ('In UK' instead of 'In the UK'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and pluralization, such as 'eight and a half hour' instead of 'hours.' To achieve a higher score, you need to demonstrate a wider range of complex structures and ensure that your basic grammar is consistently accurate.

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