Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-14
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 graph illustrates the information about the Australian citizen who have the habits of drinking coffee and busying it for their daily habits, in five distinct cities which is, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart.
It have been clearly mentioned that freshly bought coffee in last 4week had lower growth in their figure as compared to other two categories, over all five cities
To commence with, the overall growth of Sydney for all three categories of coffee and tea buying habits is between 45% to just over a 60%. Whereas, the Adelaide overall ratio is quite lower than that of Sydney city, which is near to 35% and less than 50%. Surprisingly, in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart figures experiences fluctuation in their buying and consuming habits in last four weeks.
Furthermore, the habit of bringing fresh coffee in last 4 weeks remained highest of all time in Melbourne city of Australia. While, Hobart figure is quite similar to that of Melbourne.
Overall, it has been evident that the habit of bringing instant coffee increased over first three cities and than slightly decreased in next country, reached to just over a half in last City.
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 attempts to summarize the data but fails to clearly identify the main features or provide accurate comparisons. The description of the data is often vague, such as referring to 'growth' when the chart shows static percentages, and the interpretation of the figures is frequently inaccurate (e.g., claiming Sydney's range is 45% to 60% when the data points vary significantly). The response lacks a clear overview of the trends, and the selection of data points is not representative of the key information provided in the chart. To improve, focus on identifying the highest and lowest values across all categories and cities rather than describing individual fluctuations in a non-analytical way.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While some cohesive devices are used, such as 'To commence with' and 'Furthermore', they are often used mechanically or inappropriately. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly when discussing the cities and categories. The flow between sentences is disjointed, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison of the five cities. Improving the use of linking words to show contrast and comparison, rather than just listing observations, would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'growth' and 'figures'. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'busying it' instead of 'buying it' and 'bringing' instead of 'buying'. The phrasing is often unnatural, which hinders the precision of the report. To reach a higher band, you should use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'trend', and 'varied', and ensure that the vocabulary is contextually appropriate for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The graph illustrate', 'figures experiences'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures ('in five distinct cities which is, Sydney...'). While there is an attempt at complex sentences, they are often faulty. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with commas. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and ensuring that sentence structures are grammatically sound before attempting more complex constructions.
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