Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-06
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 bar chart illustrating that how frequently individual in USA eating fast food in restaurant during 2003 and 2012.
Overall, it can be clearly seen tha the ratio of eating once a week in 2026 and twice a month in 2013 is maximum than other and the lowest ratio is eating every day and eating never fast food in restaurant in the given year
To begin with below 5% of people never eating fast food at restaurant in and the same proportion of individual will eating fast food everyday in the restaurant. Moreover 15% of citizens eat few times a year in 2006 and 2013 and a minor gap of arround 2% in year 2003.
To continue with ,in 2006 the craze of eating once a week is higher than other and the craze of eating twice a month are same percentage of it arround 30 . And above 30% people eat once a week and 30 percent of citizens eat twice a month and last 25% of individual in 2006 ,2013 same percentage to eating in restaurant.
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 attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear or accurate overview. The information is often confusing, such as the reference to '2026' (which is not in the chart) and the inaccurate reporting of percentages. While the main features are identified, the lack of precision in describing the trends and the misinterpretation of the data points significantly hinder the task achievement. The response lacks a clear, logical summary of the key trends over the decade, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the main findings of the chart.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as 'To continue with,' which does not effectively link the ideas. The referencing is frequently unclear, and the progression of information is disjointed. The sentences often lack logical connection, making the text feel like a series of isolated, confusing statements rather than a cohesive report. Improved use of linking words and better paragraph structure are needed to guide the reader through the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic phrasing, such as 'craze of eating' and 'same percentage of it,' which is not appropriate for an academic report. There are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward collocations, such as 'individual in USA eating fast food.' The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the data with precision, and the frequent misuse of terms makes the report sound unnatural and imprecise.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are significant issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'will eating'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack a main verb, such as the opening sentence. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces and missing commas. While there is an attempt at complex structures, these are almost always faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. The high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to follow.
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