Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)

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

Overall, the most common habits in all three years were eating fast food either once a week or once or twice a month, whereas eating it every day or never was consistently rare. In addition, the figures for the mid-range categories changed slightly over time, but there was no dramatic overall shift.

In 2003, around 31% of Americans ate fast food once a week, and a similar proportion, at about 30%, did so once or twice a month. By 2006, weekly consumption rose marginally to just over 32%, making it the highest figure on the chart, while the monthly category fell to roughly 25%. In 2013, however, the pattern reversed, with once or twice a month becoming the most common frequency at just above 32%, compared with about 28% for once a week.

The less frequent categories remained relatively stable. The share of people eating fast food several times a week increased from about 17% in 2003 to 20% in 2006, before declining to around 16% in 2013. Meanwhile, those who ate fast food a few times a year stayed at roughly 12–15%, and only about 3–4% of people ate it every day or never.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response is excellent. You have successfully identified the main trends and provided a clear overview of the data. You selected relevant data points to support your descriptions, such as the comparison between the 2003 and 2013 figures for weekly and monthly consumption. The information is accurately reported, and the comparison between categories is well-handled. You have fully addressed all parts of the task by summarizing the key features and making relevant comparisons across the three years provided in the chart. No information is missing, and the analysis is focused and professional.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, and two body paragraphs detailing specific data trends. You use cohesive devices effectively, such as 'whereas', 'in addition', 'however', and 'meanwhile', to link sentences and ideas smoothly. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the flow of information is natural, making the report very easy to follow. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of linking words, and the referencing is precise throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a wide and flexible range of vocabulary, which is used with precision. Phrases like 'marginal rise', 'pattern reversed', and 'remained relatively stable' show a sophisticated command of language appropriate for an academic report. You avoid repetition by using varied synonyms for frequency and change. The vocabulary is natural and contributes to the clarity of the report. There are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation, and the level of lexical control is consistent with a high-band performance.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response exhibits 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 used correctly to enhance readability. You demonstrate excellent control over tense usage, shifting appropriately between past and present contexts as required by the data. There are no grammatical slips that impede communication, and the overall construction of the report is highly professional and accurate.

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