Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-19

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)

At first we have been noticed how frequently eating at fast food restaurants among the USA Residence is increasing day by day.The peoples are eating at fast food cafes and restaurants since 2003 but with the passage of time it's now be a very common.In 2003 the USA Residence who eat Everyday at the fast food restaurants is extensively high as compared to 2006 and 2013.Peoples who ate many times a week are much more in 2006 it's been round about to 20% rather than in 2003 whose average is about to 17% and with the passage of time it's been reduced to 16%.In 2003 people often visit to restaurants once a week but in 2006 it's been significantly Uplift and goes to 33% but in 2013 it's been decreased to 28%.Most of the USA Residence most likely to visit once or twice in a month,these are the strangers who wanted to home out once in a month it's now also been noticed in 2003 people are less going out than as compared to 2013 where more progress is noted down.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview or identify the most significant trends. The reporting of figures is often inaccurate or confusing, such as the claim that the 'Everyday' category was 'extensively high' in 2003, which contradicts the visual data. The description of the categories is inconsistent, and the lack of a clear structure makes it difficult to follow the comparison of the three years. To improve, you must focus on selecting the most prominent features (e.g., the peak in 'once a week' in 2006) and ensure that the data cited accurately reflects the chart provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response lacks paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in an IELTS Task 1 report. The flow of ideas is disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused (e.g., 'At first we have been noticed'). Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult to determine which data point is being discussed. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs—such as an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs—and use a wider range of linking words to connect your ideas more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, with frequent errors in word choice and collocation that occasionally impede clarity. Phrases like 'USA Residence' (instead of 'residents') and 'strangers who wanted to home out' are unnatural and inaccurate. There is an over-reliance on basic verbs like 'eat' and 'visit'. To reach a higher band, you should work on using more precise terminology for describing trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'declined', or 'remained stable', and ensure you use nouns and verbs correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, particularly with verb tenses and sentence structure. For example, 'it's now be a very common' and 'it's been significantly Uplift' are grammatically incorrect. There is a lack of control over complex sentence structures, and many sentences are fragmented or run-on. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and the correct use of present perfect and past simple tenses when describing data over time.

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