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 given bar chart illustrates the results of a survey about individuals coffee and tea purchasing and drinking habits in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart in last 4 weeks.
Overall, went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks was at the top, whereas bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks is seen to be the bottom.
To start, went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks is at the peak with around 61%, however, bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks at around 45%. Similarly, bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks is just above 40% in Sydney. In addition, went to cafe for tea or coffee in last 4 weeks showed highest consumption at around 63% but, bought instant or bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks consumes less at around 42%.
Moving to rest details, Brisbane and Adelaide consumes same proportion of fresh and instant coffee last 4 weeks, Moreover, Hobart went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks for buying and drinking habits showed highest at around 62%.
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 identifies the main features of the chart, such as the popularity of visiting cafes versus buying coffee. However, the reporting of data is inconsistent and at times confusing. For instance, the phrase 'went to a cafe... is at the peak' is vague, and the comparison between cities is poorly handled. The student mentions Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart but fails to provide a clear, comparative overview of the trends across all five cities. The data points are often presented in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish between the categories, and the summary lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'To start' and 'Moving to rest details', which do not effectively guide the reader through the data. Referencing is frequently unclear; for example, the sentence 'Brisbane and Adelaide consumes same proportion' lacks a clear subject-verb agreement and fails to specify which category is being compared. The overall structure feels disjointed, and the lack of clear transitions between the different categories of coffee/tea habits makes the information difficult to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on repeating the exact phrases from the prompt, such as 'went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks' and 'bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks'. There is little evidence of an attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary or to paraphrase effectively. Word choice is often awkward, such as 'consumes less at around 42%', where 'consumption' or 'purchasing' would be more appropriate. The lack of variety in lexical items restricts the ability to convey information with precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, such as 'Brisbane and Adelaide consumes' (should be 'consume') and 'bought fresh coffee... consumes less' (should be 'consumption is lower'). Sentence structures are largely simple or repetitive, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary commas and run-on sentences. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors in basic structures prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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