Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
This chart illustrates the conclusion of survey of resident's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits from five major Australian cities.
Overall, Majority of all over the cities interested in buying coffee or tea by going physically to cafe in the last 4 weeks. Then, it comes to bought instant coffee and lastly, there is a least amount of people who bought fresh coffee over the period of last 4 weeks.
The number of Sydney's residents who went to a cafe or tea in last 4 weeks is just over the 60%. While, the citizens of Melbourne and Hobart's is having same percentage of about 64% which is its peak as compare to all others.
Secondly, More than 50% individuals of Brisbane who liked most to bought instant coffee; However, Almost 54% of Hobart's people consume instant coffee.
People who bought fresh coffee are in minority, which hits about 44% maximum and went down till about 34% by the people of Brisbane in last 4 weeks.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have identified the main features of the chart, such as the overall popularity of visiting cafes and the lower figures for fresh coffee. However, the report lacks precision. For example, you mention 'about 64%' for Melbourne and Hobart, but the data needs to be reported more accurately to reflect the specific values shown. Additionally, the comparison between cities is somewhat disjointed. To improve, ensure you clearly group the data points and provide a more structured overview that highlights the most significant trends rather than listing figures city by city. The summary of the 'fresh coffee' category is also slightly confusing in its phrasing, which hinders the clarity of your analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'Then, it comes to bought instant coffee' is unnatural and does not effectively link the ideas. The use of 'Secondly' to introduce the next paragraph is also not ideal, as it implies a list rather than a logical progression of data analysis. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the five cities. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used in the correct context will significantly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate to convey the basic meaning, but there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors. Examples include 'conclusion of survey' instead of 'results of a survey' and 'resident's' used incorrectly as a plural possessive. Phrases like 'liked most to bought' are grammatically incorrect and demonstrate a lack of control over collocations. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', or 'trend', and ensure that your word forms (e.g., 'buying' vs 'bought') are used consistently and correctly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Majority of all over the cities interested') and incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'liked most to bought'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and semicolons. While you attempt to use complex sentences, the errors within them are frequent. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help you achieve greater accuracy, which is essential for moving up to a higher band score.
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