Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-29

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 compares the number of hours that students in the UK, Japan and Germany typically spend sleeping, studying and relaxing on weekdays.

Overall, Japanese students devote considerably more time to studying than those in the other two countries, while they spend the least time relaxing. By contrast, the figures for the UK and Germany are relatively balanced across the three activities. The highest figure is recorded for studying in Japan, at 13 hours, whereas the lowest is for relaxation in the same country, at just 4 hours.

Japanese students spend 13 hours studying, compared with 9 hours in Germany and 8 hours in the UK. Thus, the Japanese figure is 4 hours higher than that of Germany and 5 hours higher than that of the UK. In terms of sleeping, the figures are comparatively similar, ranging from 7 hours in Japan to 8.5 hours in the UK, with Germany standing at 8 hours.

A similar pattern can be seen in the figures for relaxation in the UK and Germany, where students spend an identical 7 hours. In contrast, Japanese students allocate only 4 hours to this activity, which is 3 hours fewer than their counterparts in the other two countries.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have provided a clear and accurate summary of the data. You successfully identified the main features, such as the high study hours in Japan compared to the UK and Germany, and made relevant comparisons throughout the report. The overview is well-constructed, highlighting the key trends immediately. You covered all parts of the task effectively, ensuring that the data points provided are accurate and well-integrated into your analysis. The report is balanced, and you have avoided listing data without context, which is a common pitfall. Your approach to selecting and reporting the most significant information is highly effective, meeting the requirements for a high band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the body paragraphs. You have used cohesive devices such as 'By contrast', 'Thus', and 'In terms of' effectively to link your sentences and paragraphs. The paragraphing is logical, with each paragraph focusing on a specific aspect of the data (overall trends, study hours, and relaxation). The flow of information is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the text. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, and the structure supports the reader's understanding of the data perfectly.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'devote considerably more time', 'relatively balanced', and 'allocate' show a good level of precision. You use topic-specific vocabulary accurately, such as 'figures', 'counterparts', and 'range'. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, it is functional rather than highly sophisticated. To reach the highest band, you could incorporate a slightly wider variety of synonyms for 'spend' or 'figures' to add more stylistic flair. However, the current range is more than sufficient for a high score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

Your grammar is highly accurate, with a wide range of complex structures used correctly. You effectively use comparative structures ('4 hours higher than that of Germany') and subordinate clauses to provide detail. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is excellent. There are no significant grammatical errors that impede communication. The variety of sentence structures, including the use of participial phrases and comparative constructions, demonstrates a high level of grammatical competence. You have maintained a formal, academic tone throughout the response, which is consistent with the requirements of the task.

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