Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-28
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 given bar chart provide information regarding the typical weekday for students in three different countries.
Overall, the bulk of weekday went to Japan and Germany, while in UK received minimal attention. Notable difference exist between the three nation in terms of priorities.
Firstly, with regard to studying, this category accounted for the largest share of weekday in Japan, represented 13 of total. By comparison, Germany weekday for students allocated at 9. This suggests both countries placed considerable importance on studying, the emphasis was marginally greater in Japan. A contrasting pattern is evident in relaxing, Germany allocating 7 of weekday for students to this category, compared to 4 in Japan.
In terms of sleeping, UK spend significantly more than others two countries. UK students of weekday sleeping to allocated 8.5 of their total weekday, compared to just 7 in Japan. This shows that sleeping was a much higher priority in UK.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the chart, but the analysis is hampered by significant inaccuracies in data reporting. For example, the student claims Japan accounts for '13 of total' and Germany for '9', which are unclear and do not accurately reflect the data provided. Furthermore, the comparison between countries is often confusing, such as the statement that the UK received 'minimal attention' or the claim that the UK spends significantly more on sleeping without providing clear comparative figures. While the response attempts to identify trends, the lack of precision in interpreting the data means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, ensure that all figures are clearly stated and that comparisons are logically supported by the provided information.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'the bulk of weekday went to' and 'in UK received minimal attention' are awkward and disrupt the flow of ideas. While there is an attempt to use linking words such as 'Firstly' and 'By comparison', the logical progression between sentences is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and unclear phrasing. The referencing is sometimes confusing, making it difficult to track which country or category is being discussed. Improving the variety and accuracy of transition signals would significantly enhance the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is limited and often repetitive. The student uses basic terms like 'accounted for' and 'allocated', but struggles with precise collocations. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'the bulk of weekday went to' and 'others two countries', which sound unnatural. The phrasing '13 of total' is also unclear, suggesting a lack of control over numerical expressions. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'expenditure', or 'significant disparity', and ensure that words are used in their correct grammatical context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('The given bar chart provide', 'Notable difference exist'), missing articles ('in UK', 'in Japan'), and awkward sentence structures ('UK students of weekday sleeping to allocated 8.5'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some attempts at complex ones that are often faulty. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the overall control of grammar is weak. To improve, the student needs to focus on basic sentence construction, correct article usage, and ensuring that verbs agree with their subjects.
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