Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-19
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.
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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.
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| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response is significantly under the required 150-word minimum, containing only 78 words. Because the response is incomplete, it fails to provide a comprehensive overview of the data or make the necessary comparisons across all five cities. The task requirements have not been met, as the summary is truncated and lacks the depth required to report the main features of the chart. To improve, you must ensure you provide a clear overview, select key data points for comparison, and meet the minimum word count to allow for full development of the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response is too short to demonstrate effective paragraphing or a logical progression of ideas. While the sentences present are understandable, there is no clear structure or use of cohesive devices to link the information across the different cities. The lack of length prevents the development of a coherent report. To achieve a higher score, you should organize your response into an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group data logically, using linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'similarly' to connect your points.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is very basic and limited. The response relies on simple, repetitive language to describe the survey results. There is no attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuation', or 'predominant'. To improve, focus on learning topic-specific vocabulary for IELTS Academic Task 1, such as verbs and nouns used to describe trends and comparisons, and try to incorporate more precise adjectives and adverbs to describe the data points accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The grammatical range is extremely limited due to the brevity of the text. The sentences are simple in structure, and there is no evidence of complex sentence forms. While the few sentences present are generally clear, the lack of variety in sentence structure and the inability to demonstrate control over more complex grammar significantly limits the score. To improve, practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences, including subordinate clauses and passive voice, which are essential for describing data in an academic context.
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