Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-28

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 6.5)

The bar chart shows research about individual's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five different cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart) in Australia.

Overall, cafe for coffee or tea accounted for the highest percentages in most cities, whereas fresh coffee generally recorded the lowest figures.

Looking first at coffee or tea, Melbourne recorded the highest percentage, at approximately 64%%. This was followed by Hobart, which accounted for around 63%. By contrast, Adelaide stood at just under 50%.

Turning to fresh coffee, Sydney had the highest proportion, whereas Brisbane recorded the lowest percentage. Similarly instant coffee, the figures ranged from approximately over 45% to under 55%, with Hobart showing the highest percentage in 4 weeks.

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 ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, the analysis is incomplete. You have not provided a comprehensive overview of all data points, and the comparison between the five cities is limited. To improve, ensure you cover all categories (Cafe, Fresh Coffee, Instant Coffee) for all cities mentioned in the chart. The current length prevents a full summary, leading to an under-developed response that misses key comparative details necessary for a higher band score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Looking first at', and 'Turning to', which help guide the reader. However, the progression of ideas is somewhat mechanical, and the limited length makes the overall structure feel abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words to connect sentences and ensure that the transition between different data points is smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, but the lack of depth in the content makes the overall flow feel disjointed.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data, such as 'accounted for', 'recorded', 'proportion', and 'figures'. There are no major spelling errors, and the vocabulary is generally appropriate for the task. However, the range is somewhat limited, and there is a reliance on basic descriptive terms. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'highest' and 'lowest' (e.g., 'peaked at', 'the most significant proportion', 'the least substantial figure') and use more precise collocations when discussing statistical trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are clear and easy to follow, and there are no major grammatical errors that impede communication. However, there are some minor issues, such as the double percentage sign '64%%' and the slightly awkward phrasing 'in 4 weeks'. To improve, aim for more complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or participial phrases to combine information. Ensure that punctuation is used consistently and that you proofread for minor slips in numerical representation.

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