Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The bar chart compares the outcomes of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five major cities in Australia.

It is clear that the number of instant coffee purchased increased in five cities. In contrast, the fpurchase of fresh coffee has seen a decline in city residents in the last 4 weeks.

It is clear that the majority of people went to cafés for coffee and tea in Sydney, Hobart, and Melbourne by over 60%, while we saw a decline in both Brisbane and Adelaide. Moreover, the rates of people who purchased instant coffee demonstrated an upward trend of nearly 50%.

Looking at the chart in more detail, it is evident that the percentage of city residents buying fresh coffee steadily declines over three cities, which are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with less than 35%. In contrast, there were gradual increases in Adelaide and Hobart, about 40%, which is greater than Melbourne and Brisbane

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have identified some main features, such as the popularity of cafés in certain cities. However, the response struggles with accuracy regarding the data. For instance, you mention an 'upward trend' for instant coffee, but the chart provides a snapshot of data rather than a timeline, making the use of 'trend' terminology inappropriate. Additionally, some of your data points, such as the claim that fresh coffee buying 'steadily declines' across three cities, are not clearly supported by the visual evidence provided. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the specific percentages for each category and city rather than describing non-existent trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'In contrast', 'Moreover', and 'Looking at the chart in more detail' to transition between ideas. However, the logical progression is sometimes hindered by unclear referencing. For example, the phrase 'over three cities, which are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane' is slightly awkward, and the comparison at the end of the final paragraph is confusing because it does not clearly link the specific data points to the cities mentioned. Improving the clarity of these comparisons would enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, using terms like 'outcomes', 'major cities', and 'percentage'. However, there are some errors in word choice and collocation that affect precision. For example, you use 'fpurchase' (a typo) and 'the number of instant coffee purchased' (should be 'amount' or 'quantity' as coffee is uncountable). Additionally, 'demonstrated an upward trend' is used incorrectly to describe static data. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring that your vocabulary accurately reflects the nature of the data presented.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For instance, 'the number of instant coffee purchased increased' contains a subject-verb agreement issue and an incorrect tense, as the chart does not show a change over time. There are also minor punctuation and phrasing issues, such as 'Melbourne and Brisbane 35%'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your verb tenses are appropriate for describing static data (e.g., using the present tense to describe what the chart shows).

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