Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-08
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 tabular data delineates the percentage of a survey about the habit of buying and drinking coffee in the cities of Australia.
From broader perspective it is evident that fresh coffee has the maximum value in with the percentage of 60% to 65%, whereas the percentage of went to cafe to buy coffee portrays the opposite trend. The unit of description is percentage.
Notably, bought fresh coffee has the highest percentage in whole graph, comprising the percentage of 60 percent and above in last four weeks. Moreover, bought instant coffee has the maximum value which fluctuated with the passage of time. However, went to buy coffee or tea at cafe has the lowest percentage in whole graph.
Furthermore, It has a percentage of about 45% which starts decreasing with the passage of time and stops at about 35%. The percentage of it again increase and take a break at 45%. In the whole graph none of them has ever touch 65%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to address the core requirements of the task. You have not accurately reported the data from the chart, which shows five distinct Australian cities. Instead, you have provided a vague and confusing description that does not identify the specific cities or the comparative data between them. The description of trends is inaccurate, as you mention 'passage of time' for a survey that appears to be a static comparison of cities. To improve, you must clearly identify the categories provided in the prompt and use specific data points to support your comparisons rather than making general, unsupported statements about trends that do not exist in the provided chart.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a logical structure. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas within the paragraphs do not flow logically. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often inappropriate, such as the use of 'From broader perspective' and 'Moreover' to connect unrelated or unclear points. The referencing is frequently confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow which data point is being discussed. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that you use linking words to show clear relationships between the data points you are comparing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic phrases like 'percentage of' and 'maximum value', which are used incorrectly in several instances. There is a lack of precision in describing the data, and some word choices are unnatural, such as 'take a break at 45%'. To reach a higher band, you should incorporate a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'peaked', and 'remained stable', and ensure these are used in the correct context to describe statistical information accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'percentage of a survey about the habit', 'percentage of went to cafe', and 'none of them has ever touch'. The sentence structures are simplistic and often contain errors in subject-verb agreement and preposition usage. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that you are using the correct tense when describing data. Proofreading for basic errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms will significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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