Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-10
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 survey about people's coffee and tea consumption and purchase in 5 different Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart in last four weeks.
Overall habit's of going to cafes for coffee or tea is more comparing to the 2 alternatives. However, purchasing fresh coffee is the least of the list. Regarding, Habits of going to cafes is on a pinnacle rate in Melbourne, with approximately 63% in the last 4 weeks followed by Hobart with exactly 52% of city resident's. However, routine of buying instant coffee remain stable in cities like Sydney with approximately 45% but rose slightly in Adelaide, with exactly 50%. Nevertheless, least number of people brought fresh coffee's in last four weeks with just 34% in Brisbane.
In conclusion, patterns of coffee and tea buying and drinking habits are at highest in Melbourne city. However, lowest in Adelaide city while the remain 3 cities remain stable.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the chart, such as the high cafe attendance in Melbourne and the lower fresh coffee purchases. However, the report is somewhat superficial. It fails to provide a comprehensive overview of all categories (fresh coffee, instant coffee, and cafe visits) across all five cities. The data selection is selective rather than systematic, and some comparisons are vague (e.g., 'the remain 3 cities remain stable'). To reach a higher band, you should ensure that all categories are clearly contrasted and that the data points are used to support a more thorough analysis of the trends across the five locations.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into three paragraphs, which is a standard structure for Task 1. However, the logical flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and repetitive transitions like 'However'. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as 'Regarding, Habits of going to cafes is on a pinnacle rate'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the cities. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally from the previous one will help improve the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and sophistication. There are several instances of awkward word choices and incorrect collocations, such as 'pinnacle rate', 'least of the list', and 'brought fresh coffee's' (which contains a grammatical error). The range of vocabulary is limited, and the repetition of basic terms like 'habits' and 'cities' restricts the quality of the response. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology for describing data trends, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', or 'predominant', and ensure that you use nouns and verbs in their correct forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'Overall habit's of going' (incorrect apostrophe and pluralization), 'is more comparing to' (incorrect comparative structure), and 'the remain 3 cities' (incorrect word form). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. You should focus on subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and ensuring that plural forms are used accurately.
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