Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-03

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 table chart depicts the information regarding the frequently of individuals in the USA ate in fast food restaurants in the given period of time

It can be clearly seen in the given table graph ,in 2003 ,the people ate fast food every day that was bear about 5%as campared to other years that was at 4% . Where as,the fast food ate by people in USA in several times a week that was maximum in 2006 at 20% while there was a slight difference between 2003 and 2013 that was 2% .by contrast , the fast food ate by individual in USA IN once a week in2003 stod at 32%and 2006 was higher as compared to 2013 year was lowest

Moving further,the fast food ate by people in 2003 at once or twice in a week that was 30% and in 2006 was 25% and 2013 was at32% moreover ,the fast food ate by individual in a few times a year in 2003 was 12% and other years are remained same at 15% further more , the fast food was ate by people never thatwas higher in 2003

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to summarize the data, but it fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends. The information is presented in a fragmented manner, listing figures without meaningful synthesis or comparison. Several data points are unclear or inaccurately described, such as the confusing reference to 'bear about 5%'. The report lacks a cohesive summary of the main features, which is a requirement for Task 1. While the response covers the categories, the lack of analytical depth and the presence of confusing data reporting prevent it from reaching a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Moving further' and 'further more', which do not effectively link the ideas. The progression of information is difficult to follow because the sentences are often disjointed and lack logical flow. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it hard for the reader to identify which year or category is being discussed. The overall arrangement lacks a logical progression, which hinders the clarity of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'frequently of individuals' instead of 'frequency with which individuals' and 'the fast food ate by people' instead of 'fast food consumption'. The phrasing is often awkward, which impedes the reader's understanding. There is no attempt to use less common vocabulary or precise terminology related to data description. The errors in basic word forms and collocations are noticeable and occasionally cause difficulty for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and attempts at more complex sentences are often faulty. There are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, missing articles, and incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'the fast food was ate by people'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. These errors are frequent and often distort the intended meaning, making the text difficult to read. The range of structures is limited, and the lack of accuracy is a significant issue throughout the response.

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