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 chart illustrates the results of a survey and tells about how the two habits of buying and drinking coffee and tea changed percentagewise, of the residents of five different cities of Australia such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.

Overall, almost in all the five cities people showed the great interest in going to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks as it was roughly counted as 50 to 64 percent while they had shown least preference to buy fresh coffee in last four weeks.

It can be seen in the survey that Sydney and Melbourne have same percentage to some extent in buying fresh coffee, buying instant coffee and going to cafe for tea and coffee, it is roughly 43 percent, 46 percent and 62 percent respectively.

On the other hand, the same habits of people in Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. Furthermore, the response is incomplete; it cuts off abruptly in the final paragraph, leaving the data for Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart unaddressed. While the introduction and overview attempt to summarize the main features, the lack of completion means the task is only partially addressed. To improve, you must ensure all data points are covered and the response is fully developed to meet the length requirement. The failure to finish the analysis prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay shows some attempt at logical organization, with an introduction and an overview. However, the abrupt ending severely disrupts the coherence of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'On the other hand' and 'It can be seen', but the progression is halted by the incomplete final paragraph. Paragraphing is present, but the lack of a conclusion or a completed body paragraph makes the overall structure feel fragmented. To improve, ensure that each paragraph is fully developed and that the essay reaches a logical conclusion before the word limit is reached.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, with phrases like 'percentagewise' and 'least preference' conveying the intended meaning. However, there are some awkward collocations, such as 'showed the great interest' (should be 'showed great interest') and 'roughly counted as' (which is imprecise). The range is somewhat limited, relying on repetitive structures. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'proportion,' 'fluctuated,' or 'predominant,' and ensure articles and prepositions are used more accurately.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. For instance, 'tells about how the two habits... changed' is informal, and 'have same percentage' lacks the necessary article 'the'. There are also issues with punctuation and phrasing, such as 'five different cities of Australia such as Sydney...'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would help improve your accuracy.

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