Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-08-30

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 image represents weekday schedule of students, who are present in three different countries ( UK, Japan, Germany). The activities includes Studying, Sleeping, and Relaxing.

Overall, Japan have most number of student studying on week days followed by Germany. Among three places UK is only place where students spend most time sleeping than studying.

The ratios of children Sleeping in the weak days is majorly seen in UK as 8.5%, then it is backed by German Students as they are 8%, and students with least sleeping is in Japan by 7%.

The Japanese Student study more than any other country, on weekdays 13% students prefer studying among other activities. Which is the followed by Germany to 9% and least by 8% in UK.

Moreover, German students and UK fellows have equal ratio of relaxing which is 7% and similarly the least amount of student selecting relaxing is in Japan which is 4%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response provides a summary of the main features, but the analysis is hindered by inaccuracies in data interpretation. For instance, the student describes the data as percentages (e.g., '8.5%'), whereas the chart likely represents hours or a different unit, leading to a misrepresentation of the information. While the response identifies key trends, such as Japan having the highest study time, the lack of precision in reporting the data points limits the score. To improve, ensure that the units of measurement are correctly identified and that comparisons are supported by accurate data extraction. The overview is present but could be more clearly synthesised to highlight the most significant differences between the three countries.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally awkward, such as 'Which is the followed by Germany'. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from an overview to specific comparisons, but the transitions between sentences could be smoother. Referencing is generally clear, though the phrasing 'UK fellows' is slightly unnatural in this context. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear focus would enhance the overall flow and coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range expected at higher bands. There are several instances of word-choice errors or awkward phrasing, such as 'ratios of children Sleeping' and 'UK fellows'. The student relies on basic terminology and struggles with collocations related to data description. To achieve a higher score, the student should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'predominant', or 'marginal', and ensure that terms are used in their correct context. Spelling is generally accurate, but the overall lexical range remains limited.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('Japan have most number', 'ratios... is majorly seen') and incorrect article usage ('the weak days'). While the meaning is generally conveyed, these persistent errors in basic grammar prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, the student should focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and ensuring that sentence structures are grammatically sound. More attention to proofreading for basic errors would be beneficial.

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