Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-08-26

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 7.5)

The bar chart compares the average number of hours per week women spent on three primary activities - working, leisure, and household tasks - in 2009, divided by age and educational qualification.

Overall, household activities accounted for the highest number of hours in all categories, while working hours were the lowest for teenagers and elderly women. Women in their middle age worked the most, and less-educated women spent considerably more time on household work.

Regarding age, working hours peaked among women aged 35 to 54, at around 27-28 hours per week. In contrast, women aged 15 to 19 and those 75 and over worked the least, with only about 6.8 and 1.3 hours respectively. Leisure time was highest for the youngest group (15-19) at about 22 hours and remained around 16-21 hours for other ages. Household work showed an upward trend with age. Women aged 75 and over spent the most time on household activities, about 51.7 hours, followed by those aged 65-74 at 44 hours, while younger women spent around 28 to 36 hours.

In terms of education, a clear inverse relationship was seen between education level and household work. Women with less than a high school diploma spent the most time on household tasks, at 43.1 hours, while those with a bachelor's degree or higher spent only 28.6 hours. Conversely, highly educated women worked more (about 27.4 hours) and had more leisure time (15.2 hours) compared to less educated groups, who worked only 10.7 hours.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview and selected key features to report, such as the peak working hours for middle-aged women and the inverse relationship between education and household work. The comparisons are relevant and well-supported by the data provided in the chart. The information is accurate, and you have successfully highlighted the main trends across both age and educational categories. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to the specific categories mentioned in the prompt, as you have done well here.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and two body paragraphs that group information by age and education respectively. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used a range of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In contrast', 'Conversely', and 'In terms of'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two main analytical focuses. The flow of information is natural, and the referencing is clear throughout the text, making the report easy to follow and understand.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Terms such as 'educational attainment', 'inverse relationship', and 'accounted for' demonstrate a good level of lexical control. The vocabulary is appropriate for an academic report and is used accurately. While the range is good, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or topic-specific synonyms could further enhance the lexical variety. Overall, the language is natural and precise, and there are no significant errors in word choice or spelling that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a good variety of complex structures, such as the use of participial phrases and comparative clauses. The majority of sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation and grammar is strong. For example, the sentence 'Women with less than a high school diploma spent the most time on household tasks, at 43.1 hours, while those with a bachelor's degree or higher spent only 28.6 hours' is well-constructed. There are no major grammatical errors, and the occasional minor slips do not interfere with the clarity of the information presented.

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