Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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 7.5)

The bar chart illustrates the percentages of people who bought fresh or instant coffee and those who visited a cafe for coffee or tea in five Australian cities.

Overall, visiting a cafe for coffee or tea was the most popular activity in all cities except Adelaide, while buying fresh coffee was the least popular activity across all five Australian cities.

Melbourne recorded the highest proportion of residents who visited a cafe, at approximately 65%, followed by Hobart and Sydney, at around 61%. The figure for Brisbane was somewhat lower, at about 55%, while Adelaide had the lowest proportion, at roughly 48%. The percentage of people who bought instant coffee was highest in Hobart, at approximately 55%, followed by Brisbane, at around 53%, while, the proportions in other three cities- Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney were all below 50%.

The proportions buying fresh coffee were considerably lower overall. Sydney recorded the highest percentage, at approximately 44%, followed by Melbourne at 42%. The figures for Hobart, Brisbane and Adelaide were substantially lower, at around 37%, 34% and 34%, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The response effectively covers all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features and provided relevant comparisons across the five cities. The overview clearly highlights the general trends, such as the popularity of cafe visits versus the lower consumption of fresh coffee. You have used data to support your points throughout the report, ensuring that the information is accurate and well-selected. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently highlight the most significant differences or similarities, such as noting that Sydney and Melbourne share similar trends in fresh coffee consumption, which adds depth to your analysis.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific category (cafe visits, instant coffee, fresh coffee), which makes the information easy to follow. You have used a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'while', 'followed by', and 'respectively', to link your sentences and clauses. The paragraphing is appropriate and contributes to the overall clarity of the report. The flow is smooth, and the use of referencing is accurate throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information precisely. Phrases like 'recorded the highest proportion', 'substantially lower', and 'illustrates the percentages' are appropriate for an academic report. There is a good level of control over word choice, and you have avoided repetitive phrasing. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or topic-specific synonyms could elevate the response further. Overall, the lexical range is strong and supports clear communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. You have successfully used a mix of simple and complex sentences, such as the use of subordinate clauses starting with 'while' or 'followed by'. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structures are varied. There are very few errors, and those that exist do not impede communication. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the report. To achieve a higher score, you could experiment with more varied complex sentence structures to demonstrate even greater flexibility.

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