Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-25

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)

This chart compares the percentage of people in five Australian cities who bought coffee or tea during four previous weeks. Overall going to cafe is most continues activity while buying coffee is second popular activity and buying fresh coffee is least common activity. In terms of cafe visiting ,Melbourne(64%)is in top place of the country. While, Hobart(63%) is in second place for going to cafe. And Sydney(61%) has third top ranking for this. After third place, Brisbane (55%)is fourth in list for visting cafe. Adelaide(49%) in is in fifth place throughout the country. Now, for buying instant coffee in last 4 weeks ,Hobart(54%) has top ranking. And , the second place is taken by Brisbane(51%). After Brisbane, Adelaide(50%) has third place. Melbourne(48%) has fourth top ranking and after the Melbourne , Sydney(46%) is last in the list. These are the percentages of the people having

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While the report identifies some main features, it is incomplete; the text ends abruptly mid-sentence, and the analysis of the data is quite superficial. The overview provided is somewhat inaccurate, as it claims 'buying fresh coffee' is the least common activity, yet the provided chart data focuses on cafe visits and instant coffee, making the summary confusing. To improve, ensure all data categories are clearly addressed, provide a complete overview, and meet the minimum length requirement to allow for a full development of the main features.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is mechanical and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often awkward, such as the repetitive structure 'In terms of... While... And...'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the abrupt ending of the text disrupts the overall flow. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and transition phrases to connect sentences more naturally. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that the conclusion provides a logical summary of the data presented rather than trailing off.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, relying heavily on simple phrasing like 'in top place', 'second place', and 'third top ranking'. There is little evidence of a range of vocabulary suitable for describing statistical data. Some word choices are unnatural, such as 'most continues activity' instead of 'most common' or 'frequent'. To improve, incorporate more precise academic vocabulary for describing trends and comparisons, such as 'predominant', 'the highest proportion', 'followed by', and 'the lowest figure'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help make your writing more engaging and accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. Examples include 'going to cafe is most continues activity' (missing articles and incorrect adjective usage), 'Melbourne(64%)is in top place' (spacing issues), and 'Adelaide(49%) in is in fifth place' (repetition of 'in'). Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with spacing around parentheses and commas. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensure correct article usage, and proofread for minor errors in subject-verb agreement and punctuation.

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