Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-13

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 often people in the usa ate at fast food restaurants in 2003, 2006, and 2013.

it can be clearly seen that, the most common frequency was "once a week" in 2003 and 2006, but by 2013 " once or twice a month" became equally popular. while frequent consumption declined over the period, occasional and rare consuptiom increased slightly.

looking at regular consumption first, the percentage of people eating fats food once a week was highest in 2006 at around 33%, compared to 30% in 2003 and 27% in 2013. the proportion eating several times a week peaked in 2006 at 19%, while it was 16% in 2003 and 15% in 2013. daily consumption 4% in 2003 and 2-3% in other two years.

in contrast, the share eating once or twice a month dropped from 29% in 2003 to 24% in 2006, but then sharply rose to 32% in 2013, matching the top category that year. similarly, a few times a year increased from 11% to 13% across the period. the percentage who never ate fast food remained small and stable at 2-3% over the epriod.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features and trends of the data. The overview clearly highlights the shift in popularity between the categories over the decade. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as noting that 'once or twice a month' matched the 'once a week' category in 2013. The data is accurately reported, and the key trends—the decline in frequent consumption and the rise in occasional consumption—are well-supported by the figures provided. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently provide a clear, analytical summary that synthesizes the data rather than just listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information by frequency type (regular vs. occasional). The progression of ideas is easy to follow. You use some cohesive devices like 'in contrast' and 'similarly' to link your points effectively. However, the paragraphing and transitions could be slightly more sophisticated to improve the flow. For instance, the transition between the first and second body paragraph is functional but could be smoother. Overall, the information is presented in a coherent manner throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. You use terms like 'proportion,' 'peaked,' 'sharply rose,' and 'stable' appropriately. There are a few minor spelling errors, such as 'fats' instead of 'fast,' 'consuptiom' instead of 'consumption,' and 'epriod' instead of 'period.' While these do not impede communication, they prevent a higher score. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increased' or 'decreased' to avoid repetition and demonstrate a more flexible command of the language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are some grammatical slips, such as missing articles ('in the usa') and minor punctuation issues (e.g., the comma after 'seen that'). Additionally, some sentences are slightly fragmented, such as 'daily consumption 4% in 2003 and 2-3% in other two years,' which lacks a verb. Despite these errors, the meaning is always clear, and the errors do not significantly interfere with the reader's understanding of the data.

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