Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-10

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 bar chart illustrates the students weekly day in three different countries ( The UK, Japan, Germany).

Overall, Japan recorded the highest figure of students studying over the period given, while The Uk had the least. For the most of the period Germany experienced moderate changes.

At the start of the period, The UK students sleep on weekly basis at around 8.5%, followed by japan at 7%, and Germany at 8%. The proportion of The UK students of studying was slightly lower than sleeping schedule at 8%, while Japan reach peaked at 13%.

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 task achievement score. Because the response is only 93 words, it is severely underdeveloped. The overview is present but lacks sufficient detail, and the body paragraphs do not adequately cover the data provided in the chart. The analysis is incomplete, failing to report on all categories or provide a comprehensive comparison of the three countries. To improve, you must ensure you describe all key features of the data and reach the required length to allow for a full development of the information presented in the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and sometimes mechanical way, such as 'At the start of the period' and 'Overall'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the lack of sufficient content makes it difficult to establish a logical flow of information. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, well-developed focus that connects logically to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'highest figure', 'moderate changes', and 'proportion of... students' are functional but basic. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'students weekly day' instead of 'typical weekday for students' and 'students of studying' which is grammatically awkward. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. You should aim to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'fluctuation', and 'significant', to enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'The UK students sleep on weekly basis' (missing article), 'Japan reach peaked' (incorrect verb form), and 'The Uk had the least' (should be 'the lowest percentage'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and spacing. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles. Increasing the variety of sentence structures while maintaining accuracy is essential for achieving a higher band score.

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