Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-02
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 chart underneath exhibit how frequency people in the usa ate in speedy food restaurants between 2003 and 2013.
In the summary, every day is below in half quarter and the several times at week is minimum two quarter and once a week is maximum three quarter and once or twice a month is maximum three half quarter and a few times a year is minimum one half quarter and never is maximum one half quarter.
In the explanation, the every day is minimum half quarter in 2003 to 2013 and the several times a week is maximum two quarter in 2003 and 2013 is less but 2006 is higher and the once a week is maximum three quarter in 2003 and 2013 is less but 2006 is higher and the once or twice a month is minimum three qurater in 2006 is less but 2003 and 2013 is higher and the a few year times a year is minimum one half quarter in 2006 and 2013 is less but 2003 is higher and the last never is maximum half quarter in 2006 and 2013 is same but 2003 is higher.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to accurately report the data provided in the chart. The descriptions of the categories (e.g., 'half quarter', 'three quarter') are confusing and do not correspond to the percentages shown in the visual. Furthermore, the summary lacks a clear overview of the main trends, such as the overall decline or stability in certain categories. The analysis is repetitive and struggles to identify the key features, such as the most popular or least popular frequencies. To improve, focus on identifying the highest and lowest points and describing the trends over the decade clearly rather than listing individual years in a repetitive manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical organization and progression. While there are paragraphs, the internal structure of the sentences is disjointed, making it difficult to follow the comparison of data. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, leading to a repetitive and mechanical flow. For example, the constant repetition of 'is minimum' and 'is maximum' creates a fragmented reading experience. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'subsequently' to connect ideas and ensure that the information is presented in a way that guides the reader through the data logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. The student uses non-standard phrases like 'speedy food' instead of 'fast food' and 'half quarter' to describe data, which is not appropriate for an academic report. There is no evidence of a range of vocabulary suitable for describing trends or statistical data. To improve, you should learn specific terminology for describing graphs, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'reached a peak', or 'experienced a decline'. Expanding your vocabulary to include these precise terms will significantly improve your ability to communicate the information effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the chart... exhibit'), incorrect word order, and missing articles. The sentence structures are very basic and often lack the necessary complexity to convey the data accurately. Many sentences are poorly constructed, making the meaning unclear. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring correct verb forms, and using articles appropriately. Practicing the construction of complex sentences that compare two different data points will also help you move toward a higher band score.
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