Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-31
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 bar graph compares the coffee and tea sales and drinking habits by city residents during last month in five different cities of Australia. The graph shows the average sales of two items in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart that are either take away or dine in.
Overall, it can be seen that most people went to cafe for tea or coffee last month in approximately every city. Brisbane has least consumption of fresh coffee, while Sydney has highest of almost 44%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 84 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the introduction identifies the topic, the overview is extremely brief and lacks the necessary detail to fully report the main features or make comprehensive comparisons across the five cities. The data selection is insufficient, as it fails to cover the full scope of the provided chart. To improve, you must expand your analysis by describing the trends for all cities and highlighting significant differences or similarities in both coffee and tea consumption.
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 at an introduction and an overview, the lack of body paragraphs means there is no coherent development of ideas. Cohesive devices are minimal, and the connection between the introductory statement and the summary is weak. To achieve a higher score, you need to structure your response into distinct paragraphs—an introduction, an overview, and at least two body paragraphs—using linking words to connect your observations logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but remains quite basic. Phrases like 'most people went to cafe' and 'has highest of almost 44%' are functional but lack the precision and variety expected at higher levels. There is no attempt to use less common lexical items or sophisticated collocations related to data description. To improve, try to incorporate more varied verbs and nouns to describe trends, such as 'fluctuate,' 'predominate,' or 'a significant proportion,' and ensure your word choices are contextually accurate.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but the brevity limits the assessment of range. There are minor grammatical errors, such as 'Brisbane has least consumption' (missing the article 'the') and 'Sydney has highest of almost 44%' (awkward phrasing). While these errors do not significantly impede communication, the lack of a wider variety of complex structures prevents a higher score. Focus on using a broader range of sentence types, including passive voice and comparative structures, while ensuring grammatical accuracy.
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