Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-09-11
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)
This bar chart represents the comparison between the students of three different countries that how they spend there weekend,
there are 3 different countries with 3 different culture and laguanges they all spend there weekends differently.Sleeping, studying, relaxing are the three main components which are given here.
so the 1st one is the uk or united kingdom most of the students spend there weekend by just sleeping and an other huge amount of students spend it while studying, and the least one spend by just relaxing.
the other country with include japan and germany, the biggest number of students which spend there week end while studying are in japan and then in germany, and the least amount of student who spend there time in relaxing or sleeping are also in japan, on the other hand the german spend more time in studying as compare to the UK.
in conclusion, most active students are in japan and then in germany and the UK is at the bottom of this list people spend more time there while sleeping or relaxing rather than studying
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 attempts to address the prompt but fails to accurately interpret the data. The prompt specifies a 'weekday', yet the student repeatedly refers to 'weekends'. Furthermore, the analysis is imprecise; for example, stating 'the least one spend by just relaxing' for the UK is not supported by a clear comparison of the data points. The summary lacks a clear overview of the main trends, and the information is presented in a somewhat disorganized manner. To improve, ensure you carefully read the prompt labels and focus on reporting specific data points (e.g., percentages or hours) rather than making vague generalizations.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. It is written as a single block of text with minimal paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are used in a very basic and repetitive way, such as the frequent use of 'and' to connect clauses. There is a lack of logical progression between sentences, and the referencing (e.g., 'the 1st one', 'the other country') is unclear. To improve, use clear paragraph breaks to separate the introduction, body, and conclusion, and employ a wider variety of linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'consequently'.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Words like 'spend', 'students', and 'different' are used excessively throughout the text. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'laguanges' and 'there' used instead of 'their'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision or sophistication. To reach a higher band, focus on using synonyms to avoid repetition and learn specific collocations related to describing charts, such as 'a significant proportion', 'the majority of', or 'a downward trend'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the german spend'), incorrect preposition usage, and run-on sentences. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex grammatical forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several missing capital letters and incorrect comma usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the use of complex sentences with subordinate clauses.
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