Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-09
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 chart , illustrate the feedback of the research concerning Customers Coffee and Tea Buying and drinking habits in Five Cities in Australia.
Overall,the Percentage of people who went a cafe for coffee or tea In 4 weeks dominate in all five Cities followed by those who bought instant coffee and then last Is fresh coffee.
Looking at the graph, 64 % of residents have been spending time at cafe for coffee or tea in the last 4 weeks in Melbourne and Hobart City while in Sydney 61%,in Brisbane 55% and the last is Adelaide with 49%.According to those who bought instant coffee, Sydney registered 45% ,Brisbane and Hobart have the slit different of 1 % ,while residents who prepared fresh coffee have the lowest percentage as compared to instant and those to cafe , because at first it registered 45% and 43% For Sydney and Melbourne city while in Hobart 38% and the lowest are Brisbane and Adelaide they both have 34%
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the chart, identifying the trends for cafe visits, instant coffee, and fresh coffee across the five cities. However, the data reporting is inconsistent. While you correctly identify the leading category, the description of the fresh coffee data is confusing; you mention 'at first it registered 45% and 43%' which does not align with the provided chart data for fresh coffee. Furthermore, the comparison between cities is sometimes vague, such as 'Brisbane and Hobart have the slit different of 1%'. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed and that comparisons are clearly linked to specific cities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into three paragraphs, which is appropriate for a report. However, the flow of ideas is often hindered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. For example, 'the last is Adelaide with 49%' is a fragmented way to conclude a list. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often repetitive or incorrectly placed, such as the frequent use of 'while' and 'and'. The paragraphing is present, but the internal logic within the final paragraph is difficult to follow due to the lack of clear signposting between the different coffee categories.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'dominate' (should be 'dominated' or 'was dominant') and 'slit different' (likely meant 'slight difference'). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptors. To improve, you should incorporate more varied terminology related to data reporting, such as 'accounted for', 'represented', or 'the figures for'. Spelling errors like 'cafe' (missing accent) and 'slit' also detract from the overall quality.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include incorrect verb tenses ('have been spending' instead of 'spent'), subject-verb agreement ('The chart , illustrate'), and inconsistent capitalization ('Percentage', 'Cities'). Punctuation is also problematic, with unnecessary commas and missing spaces after commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and consistent sentence structure.
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