Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-28

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The bar chart below shows the average number of hours that women in various age groups and women with varying levels of education spend on primary activities each week.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Average hours per week women spent in selected primary activities, by age and educational attainment, 2009

Student answer (Band 5.5)

The horizontal bar chart illustrates the average number of hours that women in different age groups and women with varying levels of education spend on primary activities each week.

Overall, it is clear from the chart that women age group from 15 to over 75 spent the most time in leisure and sports. In contrast, the least time was spent in working and work related activities. Moreover, in terms of education, women with less than a high school diploma allocated most of their time in

Women of age group from 15 to 19 spent almost same time both in working and work related activities and household activities. over 75, all of them devoted maximum of their time in leisure and sports. In this case, the highest time allocated was 51.7 hours by the women who were 75 or more. Next, ,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response is incomplete, as it cuts off mid-sentence and fails to reach the minimum word count of 150 words. While you have identified some main features, such as the high leisure time for older women, the analysis is fragmented and lacks a comprehensive overview of the data. Several categories are not mentioned, and the comparison between educational levels is left unfinished. Because the response is significantly underdeveloped and fails to complete the task requirements, it falls into the lower band range. To improve, ensure you provide a full summary of all key trends and complete your sentences to provide a coherent report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks logical progression due to the incomplete nature of the text. While you attempt to use cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'In contrast', the abrupt ending and the presence of fragmented sentences (e.g., 'Next, ,') severely disrupt the flow of information. Paragraphing is attempted but remains ineffective because the ideas are not fully developed or linked. To improve, focus on writing complete, well-structured paragraphs and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one, avoiding abrupt stops or incomplete thoughts.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally accurate but quite basic and repetitive. Phrases such as 'spent the most time' and 'allocated most of their time' are functional but lack the variety expected at higher bands. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'women age group from 15', which is grammatically awkward. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'devoted', 'accounted for', or 'proportion', and ensure your collocations are natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains several grammatical errors and incomplete structures that impede communication. Examples include 'women age group from 15 to over 75' (missing 'in the'), 'almost same time' (missing 'the'), and the fragmented sentence 'Next, ,'. The range of structures is limited, and the errors are frequent enough to cause difficulty for the reader. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and pay closer attention to articles and prepositions.

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