Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-04
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 5.0)
The bar graph illustrates the evaluation of the survey about coffee and tea buying and drinking habits among people's in five particular cities in Australia.
Overall, it is evident that went to a cafe for coffee and tea was the most popular among people, while bought fresh coffee was the least Australian residents who were living in five urban areas.
The percentage of Sydney residents who brought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks was approximately 44%,in Melbourne 42%, in Brisbane and Adelaide 34% and in Hobart 38%. Most people who prefer instant coffee was 45% in Sydney and 47% in Melbourne. The figure was increased in Brisbane, reaching 53%, but in Adelaide and Hobart, 50% and 54% respectively.
Large number of people prefer a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks, it was 60% in Sydney. This value was same in both Melbourne and Hobart, 64%. In Brisbane 55% individuals
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the survey. However, the report is incomplete; the final sentence is cut off mid-thought, which prevents a full summary of the data. While the overview attempts to highlight trends, the lack of a complete conclusion and the omission of some comparative analysis limit the score. The data is presented, but the lack of synthesis means the response does not fully develop the main features as required for higher bands.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is hindered by the incomplete final sentence. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'while', but the flow is often mechanical. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the transition between categories is abrupt. The lack of a finished sentence at the end significantly disrupts the logical flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several awkward collocations, such as 'the evaluation of the survey' and 'brought fresh coffee' (instead of 'bought'). The repetition of basic verbs like 'prefer' and 'was' limits the range. While the meaning is generally clear, the vocabulary does not demonstrate the flexibility or sophistication required for a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'among people's' (incorrect plural possessive), 'went to a cafe' (incorrect verb form), and 'the figure was increased' (passive voice misuse). There is a limited range of sentence structures, and the punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. The incomplete final sentence also demonstrates a lack of control over sentence construction.
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