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 showing about the survey result which is about the Australian people habits about coffee, tea and drinking in different cities.

The most of the people in Australia prefer to drinking which is in the top of the survey. on the other hand the the coffee use is very low in this survey.

and the tea use is moderate depending on the city.

Sydney have about 43% of people buying coffee and Brisbane have about 34%, and Melbourne have about 42%

in the same way Adelaide have just less then 35% and Hobart have 38% of coffee buyer.

Sydney have 45% of tea buyer Melbourne have about 48% of

tea buyer Brisbane have 52% ,Adelaide have 50% of tea buyer and Hobart have much buyer around 54%

Hobart

in Hobart city around 63% of the people went to cafe for coffee and tea in last 4 week which is on top in the survey

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response attempts to summarize the data, but it fails to provide a clear overview or highlight the most significant trends effectively. While it mentions specific percentages for coffee and tea, the presentation is fragmented and lacks a logical structure. The comparison between cities is present but poorly integrated, making it difficult to identify the main features at a glance. The summary of the 'cafe' data is disconnected from the rest of the report. To improve, you should group the data more logically (e.g., comparing coffee consumption across all cities first, then tea) and include a clear introductory overview that summarizes the main trends rather than just listing individual figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response lacks a clear paragraph structure, which makes it difficult to follow. There is no clear progression of ideas; the text jumps between coffee and tea statistics without effective transitions or logical grouping. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, such as the repetitive use of 'have' and the lack of linking words to connect sentences. The text feels like a list of data points rather than a cohesive report. To improve, use paragraphing to separate different categories of data and employ linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'similarly' to show the relationship between the different cities and habits.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic verbs like 'have' and 'buying' throughout the text. There is little attempt to use more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'consumption', or 'preference'. Some phrasing is awkward, such as 'tea use is moderate' or 'much buyer', which indicates a lack of familiarity with natural collocations. To reach a higher band, focus on learning synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'high/low' and practice using nouns to describe the data rather than relying on simple verb structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Sydney have', 'Melbourne have'), article usage ('the coffee use'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, which hinders readability. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, as most sentences are simple and repetitive in their construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the use of complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions like 'although' or 'while'.

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