Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-10-20

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)

there is a big difference showing in this chart between japanese students and the students of germany and uk. the sleep comparision shows a slight variation with highest in uk then germany and least in japan, the relaxation values are same in german students and studuents of uk but japan has significan lower value of relaxation in its students. Biggest difference is in studying which is highest among japanese students (13) then in germany much lower than japan (9) and then in uk which is just one less than germany(8). This chart basically shows the vast cultural difference among countries and thier students lives, this is shown in the country itself if we compare the students the japanese students shows discipline in thier daily routine and hard work and perfection while uk and german students gets more time for themselves which is not a bad thing as well. studyin gand relaxation are both important for students but japan works on the principle of work first and that maybe the key for thier development.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You identify the main contrasts accurately: Japan has the highest study figure (13) and lowest relaxation figure (4), while UK and Germany have equal relaxation values (7). You also compare all three activities, and the sleep ranking is correctly described. These relevant details support a clear central observation about differences between the countries. However, the response moves beyond what the chart can establish when it attributes the figures to “discipline,” “hard work,” cultural differences, or national development. Those interpretations are not shown by the data, and the chart reports hours rather than proving students’ attitudes or routines. To strengthen the response, keep the overview focused on the measured patterns and develop the comparisons with precise, neutral reporting.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a recognisable sequence: it compares sleep, then relaxation, then study, before ending with a broader comment. Linking words such as “then” and “while” help connect some comparisons. However, the ideas are packed into one continuous paragraph, so the reader does not get a clear overview followed by organised supporting details. Several clauses are joined with commas, particularly in the opening and the long final section, which makes the progression feel rushed. The shift from reporting figures to judging national character also weakens the overall focus. Use separate paragraphs for the overview and comparisons, and organise each sentence around one clear comparison; this would make the progression easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use some relevant vocabulary for describing data, including “slight variation,” “highest,” “lower,” and “values,” and the meaning is generally recoverable. There is also an attempt to vary expression rather than simply repeat the chart labels. However, several choices are imprecise or informal for an academic report: “big difference showing,” “vast cultural difference,” and “works on the principle” introduce unsupported interpretation. Spelling errors such as “comparision,” “studuents,” and “thier” are noticeable, while “studyin gand” appears to be a typing error. Aim for concise, neutral chart language and check spelling carefully. More precise terms such as “hours spent studying” and “the figures indicate” would improve clarity and academic tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple comparisons and longer sentences using clauses, for example, “which is highest among Japanese students (13) then in Germany…” This shows some range, but control is uneven. Several sentences are joined without appropriate punctuation, and the opening begins with a lowercase letter. There are also agreement and verb-form problems, as in “the Japanese students shows” and “students gets”; these should be “students show” and “students get.” The phrase “the sleep comparision shows a slight variation with highest in uk” is also structurally incomplete and needs a clearer comparison, such as “Sleep duration is highest in the UK.” Build shorter, complete sentences first, then use complex structures with accurate punctuation and agreement.

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