Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-04
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 5.0)
The given chart provide information about the consuming of fast food in the restaurants of USA in the time period between year 2003 and 2013.Te data has been calibrated in percentage.
Overall it is crystal clear that, the population consuming fast food once a weak were highly counted between all the given years where as the every day consuming fast food was least in the given time period.
At the fleeting glance,initially, the individuals eating fast food everyday was less than 5% in the several given years but 2003 was slightly more than 2006 and 2013.Secondly,a fast food consumed by people of USA was 17% in initial year,slowly grew up to 20 % in 2006 and a slight decrease caused in 2013 which was 16%.Moreover, the fast food in restaurants were highly sold which was more than 30%,gradually inclined to 33% approximate in 2006 and rapidly decreased to 27% nearly in the last year.
Moving further,firstly 30 of people use to eat fast food once a weak and twice a weak,fell to 25% quickly in 2006 but a rapid climb took place of 37% in final year. Next one 15% was in favor of few times a weak and never ate by less than 55 people in the given time period
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the chart, such as identifying the most and least frequent categories. However, the analysis is hampered by significant inaccuracies in reporting the data. For instance, the description of the 'once a week' category is confusing and does not accurately reflect the trends shown in the chart. The overview is present but lacks clarity due to poor phrasing. To improve, you must ensure that the data points cited are precise and that the comparisons between years are logically structured. The report would benefit from a more systematic approach to grouping the data categories to provide a clearer summary of the overall trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression of ideas is often disrupted by unclear referencing and awkward transitions. Phrases like 'At the fleeting glance' and 'Moving further' are used mechanically and do not always serve to connect ideas effectively. The use of cohesive devices is often inaccurate, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of data across the years. To reach a higher band, focus on using transition signals that naturally link your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that supports the overall summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'highly counted', 'consuming of fast food', and 'a slight decrease caused in 2013'. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of the information being presented. To improve, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'. Expanding your range of descriptive adjectives and adverbs will also help you convey the trends in the chart more accurately and professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('The given chart provide'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or poorly constructed, which makes the text difficult to read. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often inaccurate, leading to confusion. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and using articles correctly. Proofreading for common errors like missing prepositions or incorrect verb tenses will significantly enhance the quality of your writing.
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