Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 12 · 2026-09-08
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 bar graph chat illustrates information about that ,
in USA frequency of eating fast food in percentage of people from 2003 to 2013
By having cursory glance it is vivid that , people eating fast food in USA in 2003 people eating fast food recorded high percentage in once a weak or once or twice a month around 30 - 32% , while several time in weeks only 18 % of people consume fast food ,moreover , a few times a year people decrees choice of eating fast food around 14% of people. furthermore every day and never eating fast food almost same percentage recorded around 4% . in addition in 2006 people eating fast food once a weak almost recorded highest percentage recorded around 32% ..after that once a weeks slightly decreasing only 25% of people eating. while , several times a week eating fast food around 14% of people
moving further ahead, in 2006 a few times a year people eating fast food minor decrease around 13% . while , every day and a few times a year recorded almost same trend is 6%. furthermore , in 2013 people eating fast food increased data once or twice a month is highly rose up at 32% . while , once a weak recorded 26% . after that it was almost frequency decreased
overall , in usa frequency of eating fast food decreasing trend in 2013
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to address the prompt by summarizing the provided chart. However, the information is presented in a disorganized manner, making it difficult to follow the trends over the three years. While some data points are mentioned, the report lacks a clear overview and fails to make meaningful comparisons between the categories. The summary provided at the end is vague and does not accurately reflect the data presented in the chart. To improve, focus on grouping data logically (e.g., by category or by trend) and ensure that the main features are clearly highlighted in an introductory overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. Paragraphing is present but does not effectively separate the information into coherent themes. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'moreover' and 'furthermore', but they are often used incorrectly or mechanically, which disrupts the flow of the text. The referencing is frequently unclear, and the progression of ideas is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to track the comparison of data across the years 2003, 2006, and 2013.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'cursory glance it is vivid that', 'decrees choice', and 'once a weak' (instead of 'week'). The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe statistical trends, often relying on basic phrases like 'increased data' or 'highly rose up'. To reach a higher band, the student should learn specific collocations for describing graphs, such as 'a significant increase', 'remained stable', or 'fluctuated'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are significant issues with sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. For example, 'people eating fast food recorded high percentage in once a weak' is grammatically incorrect and lacks clarity. The use of articles and prepositions is inconsistent throughout the text. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often faulty, leading to confusion. A focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors would be beneficial.
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