Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-07-28

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 6.0)

The given bar chart compares how to often people in the USA ate at fast food resturants in 2003, 2006 and 2013.

To commence with, it is noticeable that first of all in 2003 the fast food was consumed at 4% and 3% in 2006 and 2006 in the every day. Moreover, in the several times a week the eating fast food at 17% in 2003, at 20% in 2006 and 16% in 2013 and in once a week the fast food consumed by people at 33%, 32% and 27% in 2003, 2006 and 2013. However, in the once or twice a month eating the fast food at 33% in 2006, 30% in 2003 and 25% in 2013 and on the other side in the a few times a year eating the fast food at 15% in 2006 and 2013 and 13% in 2003. Finally, in the never eating the fast food at 4% in 2006 and 2013 and in 2013 at 5%.

Overall, it becomes apparent that eating fast food every day or never was consistentaly the least common habit. Once a week or twice a month highest fast food consumed by people.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the task by reporting on the data provided in the chart. However, the presentation of the data is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical focus. While you have included most of the figures, the way they are grouped makes it difficult for the reader to identify the key trends or significant changes over the decade. To improve, focus on grouping the data logically (e.g., categories that increased vs. decreased) rather than listing every percentage point. The overview provided is brief and could be more descriptive regarding the overall shifts in consumer behavior.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow between sentences is often disjointed due to the repetitive structure of the sentences (e.g., 'at 17% in 2003, at 20% in 2006'). The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally misused, such as 'To commence with' or 'on the other side', which do not fit the context of a data report. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You rely heavily on phrases like 'eating the fast food' and 'at [percentage]'. There is a lack of variety in reporting verbs and nouns. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'witnessed a decline', or 'peaked'. Additionally, there are some minor spelling errors, such as 'resturants' and 'consistentaly', which should be addressed through careful proofreading.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with prepositions and articles (e.g., 'in the every day', 'in the once a week', 'in the a few times a year'). These errors occasionally make the text feel awkward, though they do not completely impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct usage of articles when describing frequency. Attempting to use more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, would also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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