Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-24
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people’s coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The chart below illustrates the people's habit of buying tea, coffee and drinking routine in five Australian cities.
Overall, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart are nearly around each other for buying or went to cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks covering around 61%, 63% and 62%. However, highest bought instant coffee in Hobart from last 4 weeks and least purchased fresh coffee in last 4 weeks under Brisbane and Adelaide by approximately 34.5% and 34.75%
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits the ability to address the task. While the student attempts to identify some data points, the summary is incomplete, lacks a clear overview of all trends, and fails to provide a comprehensive comparison of the five cities. The abrupt ending and lack of development mean that the main features of the chart are not adequately reported. To improve, the student must ensure all parts of the prompt are covered and provide a full analysis of the data provided in the visual aid.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is too short to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt to structure the information with an 'Overall' statement, the text breaks off mid-sentence, leaving the structure incomplete. Cohesive devices are minimal and mechanical, and the lack of a full body paragraph makes it impossible to assess the ability to organize ideas effectively. To achieve a higher score, the student needs to write a complete essay with clear paragraph breaks and a logical flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt (e.g., 'buying', 'coffee', 'tea'). There are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'nearly around each other' and 'under Brisbane and Adelaide', which make the meaning unclear. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the ability to describe trends or data accurately. To improve, the student should learn specific terminology for describing charts, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains several grammatical errors that impede clarity, such as 'the people's habit of buying tea, coffee and drinking routine' and 'highest bought instant coffee in Hobart from last 4 weeks'. Sentence structures are simple and often fragmented. There is a lack of control over basic syntax, and the incomplete nature of the text prevents the use of a wider range of complex structures. To improve, the student should focus on sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of prepositions when describing statistical data.
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