Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The given bar chart in elucidates informatin about cofee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities in Australia The chart compare diffrent categories and present the data in numbers or percentages
Over all it is clear there are noticeable differances among the categroies shown in the chart. In afdition some categroies show some flucation by following increment as well as decrement wheares foe sme cases they remain stable
According to the chart the first main activite sport as value sydne 60% bought fresh cofee in last 4 weeks compared to theother this is follwed by second catogrioes activite compare coffe Melbourne bought fresh coffe in last 4 week 65% bought instant coffe in last r weeks 50% went a cafe for coffe or tea in last four weeks 45% in melbourne brisbane bought fresh coffe in last 4 weeks 30 % bought instant cofee in kast 4 weeks 55% went to a cafe for coffe or tea in last 4 weeks 55 % in Brisbane This shows a clear comparison among the activites.
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 attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview of the main trends. The information is presented in a fragmented, list-like manner, making it difficult to identify the key features or significant comparisons. Several figures are mentioned, but the lack of clear organization and the inclusion of confusing, repetitive phrasing hinder the reader's understanding of the data. To improve, you should group the data logically (e.g., by city or by category) and ensure that the most significant differences or similarities are highlighted rather than simply listing numbers. The response lacks a coherent summary of the main features as required by the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the sentences within the paragraphs are disjointed and lack cohesive devices to link ideas effectively. The use of transition words is minimal and often misused, such as 'In afdition' and 'wheares'. The referencing is also unclear, making it difficult to follow the comparison between the cities. To improve, focus on using linking words like 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'similarly' to connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, central focus that flows logically from the previous one.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains numerous spelling errors, such as 'cofee', 'informatin', 'diffrent', and 'categroies'. These errors, combined with repetitive word choices, make the text difficult to read. There is little evidence of an attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends or comparisons. To improve, focus on learning the correct spelling of common words and expanding your range of descriptive verbs and nouns, such as 'fluctuate', 'proportion', 'majority', or 'significant', to better describe the data presented in the charts.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect verb forms, and poor sentence structure. Many sentences are run-on or fragmented, which obscures the intended meaning. For example, 'The given bar chart in elucidates informatin' contains unnecessary words and spelling errors. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing full stops and commas. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring each sentence has a clear subject and verb. Practice proofreading your work to identify and correct basic errors in tense and word order.
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