Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-09-01

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 graph compares the average time, measured in hours, spent each week in 2009 on three primary activities by women with varying levels of educational qualifications and in different age groups.

Overall, women across all age groups and educational qualifications spent the most amount of time on leisure and sports. The average hours spent working increased till the middle age, after which they saw a decline, compared to time spent on household activities, which increased with age. Women with higher educational levels spent more time working than engaging in household activities.

With regard to age, women aged 15 to 19 spent only 6.9 hours working. The time spent working increased to 27 hours for women between the ages 25 to 34, after which it remained around 26-27 till the age of 54. Thereafter, it gradually declined, with women over the age of 75 spending only 1.3 hours every week. Time devoted to household activities, on the other hand, increased with age, with teenagers spending 8 hours weekly to women over 75 devoting 21.1 hours to it. Leisure and sports-related activities constituted the highest share, with every age group allocating the maximum time to it, especially women aged 75 and over at 51.7 hours a week.

Turning to educational attainment, women with less than a high school diploma spent the least amount of time working, at 10.7 hours. This figure increased with levels of qualifications, with women holding a bachelor’s degree and higher devoting 27.4 hours weekly. Leisure time, by contrast, saw a decline with higher educational attainment, decreasing from 43.1 to 28.6 hours. Time spent on household activities fluctuated across the group, decreasing from 20 hours to 15.2 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 of the main trends and successfully selected and reported key features, such as the peak in leisure time and the inverse relationship between age and working hours. The comparisons between age groups and educational levels are well-supported by specific data points from the chart. The information is accurate and relevant, and the summary is well-structured, ensuring the reader gains a clear understanding of the data provided. You have met all the requirements for a high-scoring response by focusing on the most significant features rather than listing every single data point.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Overall,' 'With regard to,' 'on the other hand,' and 'Turning to,' which help guide the reader through the different sections of the report. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the overview from the detailed analysis of age and educational attainment. The flow between sentences is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the text. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, demonstrating a high level of control over the structure of the essay.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a wide and flexible range of vocabulary, which allows for precise reporting of the data. Phrases such as 'educational attainment,' 'constituted the highest share,' and 'fluctuated across the group' are used accurately and naturally. The vocabulary is well-suited to the academic nature of the task. There are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation, and you successfully avoid repetition by using synonyms and varied phrasing. The control over lexical items is sophisticated, contributing to the overall clarity and professional tone of the report.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses and accurate use of comparative structures. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is handled correctly throughout. You demonstrate good control over verb tenses, which is essential when describing data from a specific year (2009). The grammatical accuracy is high, and there are no slips that impede communication. The variety of sentence forms used—ranging from simple statements to more complex analytical sentences—is consistent with the requirements for a high band score.

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