Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Academic Practice Accelerator · 2026-11-03

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 bar chart illustrates the average weekdays for learners in countries around the world.

Overall, the Japan accounted highest in study followed by Germany and than Uk.Relaxing time is low in all countries. While, sleeping contributes almost same ratio.

It is clear that japan contributes highest around 13% in studying. On the other hand,Germany accounts 9% folowed by uk around 8%. The proportion of sleeping is highest in Uk around 8.5% whileGermany has 8%. In contrast Japan has least around 7% . The percentage of relaxing is also least in japan around only 4% and uk and germany shares almost same number approximately 7%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You identify the main categories and make relevant comparisons, including Japan’s highest study figure (13), its lowest relaxation figure (4), and the similar relaxation totals for the UK and Germany (7 each). However, the response only partially summarises the chart: it gives no clear overview of the overall pattern beyond brief, unclear statements, and the figures are repeatedly described as percentages even though the chart does not specify units. Some comparisons are also imprecise, such as saying relaxing time is “low in all countries” without explaining the contrast. The response is 104 words, below the required 150, so the key features are not sufficiently developed. Add a fuller overview and explain the main differences across all three activities.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic structure, moving from an opening and overview to details about studying, sleeping and relaxing. This gives the reader some sense of organisation, and linking phrases such as “On the other hand” and “In contrast” show an attempt to connect comparisons. However, progression is limited: the overview is difficult to follow, and the details are compressed into one paragraph rather than grouped into clear stages. Some connectors are awkward or incorrectly punctuated, as in “While, sleeping…” and “On the other hand,Germany…”. Use separate, purposeful paragraphs and organise the figures consistently—for example, compare each activity across the three countries—so the relationships are easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use a small range of task-related vocabulary, including “studying,” “sleeping,” “relaxing,” “proportion” and “accounts,” which helps communicate the chart’s subject. However, several choices are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “the Japan accounted highest in study,” “contributes highest,” and “shares almost same number.” Repetition of “highest,” “least” and “around” also limits precision. Spelling and presentation errors, including “folowed” and “Uk,” further reduce control. Aim for standard chart language such as “spent,” “recorded,” “the figure for,” and “approximately,” and use “hours” only if the chart’s unit is confirmed. This would make comparisons clearer and more natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts a few different sentence patterns, including contrastive clauses such as “The proportion of sleeping is highest in Uk… while Germany has 8%.” However, the range remains limited, and errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences awkward or unclear. Examples include “the Japan accounted highest,” “Germany accounts 9%,” and “uk and germany shares,” which show problems with articles, verb forms and subject–verb agreement. Punctuation and spacing are also inconsistent, particularly around sentence boundaries and commas. Practise accurate comparative structures, such as “Japan recorded the highest figure for studying, at 13,” and check agreement and punctuation before finishing.

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