Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16

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 6.0)

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of residents in five Australian cities who engaged in three specific coffee and tea related habits over a four-week period.

Overall, it is evident that the habits went considerable changes across all five location, going to a cafe was the most popular activity in almost all cities, whereas purchasing fresh coffee was the least common practice across all five location.

To begin with, visiting a cafe was the most prominent habit, particularly in Melbourne and Hobart, where approximately 63% of resident were engaged in this activity. Moreover, the people of Adelaide were least interested in visiting the cafes.

Subsequently, the proportion of purchasing instant coffee was significant in Hobart with 54%, while 46% of residents bought instant coffee in Sydney. Furthermore, fresh coffee was most popular in Sydney and experienced its highest figure of 44%. Brisbane and Adelaide, however, recorded the lowest percentage of this habit, with both standing at nearly 34%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response successfully identifies the main features of the data and provides relevant comparisons. You have covered all three categories (cafe, instant coffee, fresh coffee) and mentioned all five cities. The overview clearly highlights the general trends, such as the popularity of cafes versus the lower consumption of fresh coffee. However, the analysis could be improved by ensuring all data points are accurate; for instance, you mentioned 34% for fresh coffee in Brisbane and Adelaide, but the chart shows these figures are actually for different categories. To reach a higher band, ensure that data interpretation is precise and that you consistently highlight the most significant differences between the cities.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'Subsequently' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different habits. However, there are some minor issues with referencing and flow, such as the phrase 'the habits went considerable changes', which is slightly awkward. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be smoother to ensure a more cohesive narrative throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'prominent', and 'engaged in'. There are some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'habits went considerable changes' (should be 'underwent') and 'five location' (should be 'five locations'). While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, these small inaccuracies prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure that pluralization is consistent throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'five location' (pluralization), '63% of resident' (should be 'residents'), and 'habits went considerable changes' (missing preposition 'through'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. You have a good grasp of basic sentence construction, but to achieve a higher score, you should aim for more error-free sentences and ensure that subject-verb agreement and pluralization are handled with greater consistency.

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