Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-07-27
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The given chart reveals the information about how people ate fast food in USA between the years of 2003 and 2013. It can be seen that there is a close combination in the given information
Eating fast food in restaurants among people in the USA have different percentages like every day , several times in a week , once a week, once or twice a month, A few times a year and lastly never from this information the most surprising thing is the percentage of once a week and once or twice a month
In both of these terms comparison almost same initial year they were similar and mid year the ratio once a week increases while once or twice in a month decreases last year which mention in this graph once a week reduced and in a month enhanced the frequency of people
Given information tell us people mostly went restaurant once a week as compare to a few times in a year
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to adequately report the main features of the data. While it identifies the topic, it lacks a clear overview and fails to provide specific data points or trends from the chart. The description of the trends is vague, using terms like 'ratio increases' or 'decreases' without referencing the actual percentages or years provided in the graph. To improve, you must select key data points (e.g., the highest and lowest categories) and describe the trends with precision, ensuring the reader can understand the chart's content without seeing it.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is divided into short, disjointed paragraphs that lack logical progression. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as 'from this information the most surprising thing is', which does not effectively link ideas. The referencing is unclear, and the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, use linking words like 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus, such as grouping similar trends together.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'given information' and 'people in the USA' are used repeatedly. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'close combination' and 'in both of these terms comparison', which make the meaning unclear. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data accurately. You should aim to use more precise reporting verbs and nouns related to data analysis, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'a significant proportion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people... have different percentages'), missing articles, and awkward sentence structures. The punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences, with few attempts at complex forms. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and practice using complex sentences with subordinate clauses.
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