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)

The chart demonstrates the statistical date of a survey about the tea or coffee purchasing and drinking habits of the residents of five Australian cities in last four weeks.

Overall, most of people who went for coffee in a coffee shop

bought instant coffee while most of residents went to coffee shop only for spending time. Hobart residents were the most percent to bought instant coffee while Sydney residents were on the top of list in buying fresh coffee.

Although, about 63% residents went to coffee shop but less than 50% bought coffee. Adelaide showed the about 50% residents went to coffee shop and bought instant coffee only 35% of residents bought fresh coffee. The number of instant and fresh coffee buyer were almost same in the case

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have attempted to identify some main features, the analysis is incomplete and lacks the necessary detail to fully address the prompt. Several key data points from the chart are omitted, and the comparisons are somewhat superficial. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive overview of the data across all five cities and include specific figures to support your observations. The current length prevents a full development of the task requirements, leading to an under-developed response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical flow is hindered by the lack of sufficient cohesive devices to connect ideas smoothly. Some sentences feel disjointed, such as the abrupt transition between the overview and the body paragraphs. The use of referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of the data. To improve, use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'consequently') to create a more cohesive structure and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. There are several awkward phrasings, such as 'most percent to bought' and 'on the top of list', which are not natural English collocations. You rely on basic terminology, and there is a lack of flexibility in how you describe the data. To improve, focus on using more academic vocabulary related to trends and statistics, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'significant', and 'fluctuated', and ensure you use correct word forms (e.g., 'percentage' instead of 'percent').

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'most percent to bought'), missing articles ('on the top of list'), and awkward sentence structures. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in subject-verb agreement and tense consistency. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb tenses. Increasing the variety of your sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher score.

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