Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-08-25

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 4.0)

The given the report shows that frequency of eating fast food among people in the USA.

In everyday people eat fast food at restaurants at less than 5%.In 2003 several time a week people eat fast food above than 15% and less than 20%.But in 2006 people eat fast food 20%.In 2013 the people eat fast food in the restaurants at 16%.The graph shows that a week. people eating fast food at 2003 at 31%.But in 2006 the people eating fast food requirements at 33%.In 2013 the people eat fast food at 28%.Once a month the people eating fast food in 2003 at below the 30%. Than the 2006 people eat fast food at 33%.But in 2013 people eating fast food requirements at 33%.A few times a year ago 2003 people eat fast food at 18%. In 2006 people eat fast food at 15% . In 2013 people eat fast food at 15%. I think never the 2003 people eat fast food at 5%. in 2006 use fast food at 4%.But 2013 use the fast food requirements at 4%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response attempts to address the task by describing the data, but it fails to provide a clear overview or identify the main trends. The information is presented as a disjointed list of data points rather than a coherent summary. There is no attempt to group the data logically or make meaningful comparisons between the categories. Furthermore, the inclusion of personal opinion ('I think') is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report. The response lacks a clear structure, making it difficult for the reader to grasp the overall trends in fast food consumption over the decade.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks logical organization. It is written as a single, dense paragraph with no clear progression of ideas. Cohesive devices are almost entirely absent, and where they are used (e.g., 'But'), they are used repetitively and mechanically. The lack of paragraphing and the absence of linking words make the text difficult to follow. The information is presented in a fragmented manner, jumping between years and categories without a clear rationale, which hinders the overall flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on simple phrases like 'people eat fast food' and 'at [percentage]'. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'decreased'. The word 'requirements' is used incorrectly throughout the text, which indicates a lack of understanding of the context. The range is insufficient to convey the information with any degree of precision or variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. There are significant issues with sentence structure, such as missing verbs, incorrect prepositions, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'In everyday people eat fast food'). The use of tenses is inconsistent, and there is a lack of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is also problematic, with many sentences starting or ending abruptly. The errors are pervasive and occur in almost every sentence, which significantly affects the clarity of the report.

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