Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-13
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 chart below indicates the conclusions of a survey about coffee of people and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
By looking at the bar chart, I think that percentage of people that went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last four weeks is greater than the % of people that bought the fresh coffee or instant coffee.
By understanding the bar chart, I think that in Brisbane the % of buying the fresh coffee by Australian citizens is very low which is 33 % in last four weeks. The % of buying the instant coffee in Brisbane is 53%
which is larger than all other four cities but slightly smaller than % of instant coffee in Hobart. the percentage of buying of fresh coffee in Melbourne is larger than the city Brisbane but slightly smaller than Sydney. the % of going to a cafe is greater than all other four cites which is 66%. the percentage of buying the instant coffee in Hobart is greater than all other four cities which is 54%.The % of buying of fresh coffee in Sydney is greater than all other four cities but it is very low in city Brisbane.
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 attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview or a logical selection of key features. The inclusion of personal opinions ('I think that') is inappropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, which requires an objective summary. While some data points are mentioned, the comparisons are often confusing or inaccurate (e.g., stating Brisbane's instant coffee percentage is 'larger than all other four cities' but then immediately contradicting this with Hobart). The report lacks a structured approach to grouping the data, resulting in a disjointed presentation that does not fully highlight the main trends or significant differences between the cities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks logical progression. It is written as a single block of text with repetitive sentence structures, making it difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are largely absent or misused, leading to a mechanical feel. For instance, the transition between sentences is abrupt, and the referencing is unclear, particularly when comparing cities. There is no paragraphing, which is essential for organizing information in a report. The lack of clear signposting makes it difficult for the reader to identify the main points or the relationship between the different categories of coffee/tea consumption.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic phrasing such as 'percentage of buying' and 'greater than all other four cities'. There is a lack of variety in reporting verbs and comparative language. Some word choices are awkward or imprecise, such as 'conclusions of a survey' instead of 'results' or 'findings'. The student struggles to use precise terminology related to data description, which limits the ability to convey information accurately. To improve, the student should focus on using a wider range of synonyms and more sophisticated collocations for describing statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the percentage', 'the fresh coffee'), prepositions, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or repetitive in construction, lacking the complexity required for higher bands. There are also punctuation errors and inconsistent capitalization. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar—such as subject-verb agreement and article usage—distracts the reader. The student needs to focus on sentence variety and ensuring that basic grammatical rules are applied consistently throughout the text.
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