Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The bar graph illustrates the information about coffee and tea purchasing and consumption usage stage in five major locations in Australia by percentage from 20 percent by seventy percent. All are divided in sub three parts respectively.
Overall, it is evident that Melbourne is at highest point reported is between sixty to sixty-five percentage goes to restaurant for coffee or tea last four weeks, also for fresh as well as quick coffee stood at range in forty to fifty percent. Whereas Hobart stood at second position mid values between thirty to sixty-five percent.
Turning to Brisbane, the figure begins in range thirty to fifty-five,
By comparison Adelaide for all stages for fresh coffee, instant coffee and cafe report, which was lower than Brisbane, from all five cities Melbourne for cafe is first, after that Hobart for instant coffee at second in respective sequence Sydney, Brisbane and at last Adelaide for fresh coffee.
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 address the task but fails to provide a clear or accurate summary of the data. The overview is confusing, and the description of the data is fragmented and difficult to follow. Many of the figures mentioned (e.g., 'sixty to sixty-five percentage') are vague or inaccurate based on the provided chart. The response lacks a logical selection of main features, and the comparisons are poorly articulated, making it difficult for the reader to understand the trends across the five cities. The report does not effectively highlight the key differences or similarities between the categories of coffee and tea consumption.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the internal structure is weak. The progression of ideas is disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inappropriate, such as the abrupt transition 'By comparison Adelaide for all stages'. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it hard to track which data points relate to which cities. The lack of logical flow between sentences hinders the overall readability of the response. While there is an attempt at an overview, it is not well-integrated into the rest of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'consumption usage stage' and 'mid values'. The student struggles to use precise terminology to describe statistical data, relying on vague phrases like 'at highest point' or 'stood at range'. Some terms are used incorrectly, which occasionally impedes the clarity of the information being presented. To improve, the student should focus on learning specific collocations for describing charts, such as 'accounted for', 'the highest proportion', or 'a significant trend'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary components, such as 'The bar graph illustrates the information about coffee and tea purchasing and consumption usage stage in five major locations'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the existing simple sentences often contain errors that distract the reader. Punctuation is also inconsistent, which further impacts the clarity of the writing. The student needs to focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors.
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