Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-04

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 4.0)

The bar chart illustrate that students in different countries as a typical weekday countries are UK Japan and Germany.

Here is bar chart show left side scaling and other side comparing three countries UK is sleeping Japan is studying and Germany is relaxing.

In the bar chart in left side shows numbering and in compare sides shows countries names as UK Japan Germany so UK have three different level which no more difference and other is japan in which one bar shows that too much high as compare the other two and third one is germany here is normal difference not too much like japan.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is underdeveloped and lacks a clear overview or a logical summary of the data. The student describes the chart in a very fragmented way, focusing on the physical layout of the graph rather than reporting the actual data trends or making meaningful comparisons between the three countries. Key features, such as specific hours spent on activities, are entirely omitted. To improve, you must provide a clear summary of the main trends and support these with specific data points from the chart.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks a logical structure. There is no clear paragraphing, and the progression of ideas is difficult to follow. The sentences are disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is almost non-existent. For example, phrases like 'Here is bar chart' and 'In the bar chart in left side' are repetitive and do not help connect the information. To achieve a higher band, you should organize your response into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs, using linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'similarly' to connect your observations.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic words like 'show', 'side', and 'different', which are used incorrectly or in a way that does not convey precise meaning. There is no attempt to use academic vocabulary related to data description (e.g., 'proportion', 'significant', 'fluctuate'). Many phrases are awkward, such as 'too much high as compare the other two'. To improve, you should learn and practice using vocabulary specifically for describing charts and graphs, such as 'the majority of', 'a significant proportion', and 'compared to'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The bar chart illustrate'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures. The sentences are often run-on or fragmented, making the text difficult to parse. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and work on using articles and prepositions correctly.

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