Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-22
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 BAR CHART ILLUSTRATES THE RUSULTS OF A SURVEY ABOUT AUSTRALIAN INDIVIDUALS WHITH THEIR COFFEE AND TEA BUYING AND DRINKING HABITS IN FIVE AUSTRALIAN CITIES - SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, BRISBANE , ADELAIDE AND HOBART.
AS PER THE CHART , IT IS SHOWN THAT THE TREND OF WENT TO THE CAFE FOR COFFEE OR TEA IS INCREASED IN ALL THE CITIES. HOWEVER, PEOPLE HAVE A LACK OF ATTRACT TO THE BOUGHT FRESH COFFEE. AND THE EVERAGE INTREST IN BUYING A INSTANT COFFEE.
INDIVIDUALS IN SYDNEY , MELBOURNE AND HOBART CITIES ARE INTRESETED TO THE WENT TO THE CAFES WITH 61%, 64% AND ROUGHLY 63% RESPECTIVELY. MEANWHILE THERE WERE A LEAST OF PEOPLES WHO BOUGHT A FRESH COFFEE IN LAST FOUR WEEKS SPECIALLY IN CITIES SUCH AS BRISBANE AND ADELAIDE THE PERCENTAGE OF RESIDENCE WAS ROUGHLY 34%.. MEANWHILE , IN HOBART CITY GROP OF PEOPLE AAHO BUY A INSTANT COFFEE IS HIGHLY AS AMONG THE OTHER SURVEYED CATOGARY IT WAS MOR THAN HALF PERCENTAGE.
OVERALL, ONE NATABLE THING IS THAT IN ADELAIDE PEOPLE WERE ALMOST EQUALLY INTERESTED IN BOUGHT A INSTANT COFFE WITH 50% AND AROUND 49% OF PEOPLE HAD A INTERESET IN WENT TO THE CAFE FOR COFFEE AND TEA.
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
The response covers the main features of the chart, including the three categories across the five cities. However, the analysis is somewhat inconsistent. While you identify the high figures for cafe visits, the description of the other categories is less clear, particularly regarding the 'fresh coffee' and 'instant coffee' data. The comparison between cities is attempted, but the phrasing is often confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the trends accurately. To improve, ensure that you clearly distinguish between the three categories and provide more precise comparisons between the cities rather than listing percentages in isolation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader navigate the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as the repetitive use of 'meanwhile' and 'as per the chart'. The logical progression of ideas is hindered by awkward sentence structures and unclear referencing. For instance, the transition between the general overview and the specific city data is abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally from the previous one would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that impede clarity. There are frequent spelling mistakes (e.g., 'RUSULTS', 'WHITH', 'EVERAGE', 'INTREST', 'NATABLE') and word choice errors, such as 'lack of attract' instead of 'lack of interest' or 'residence' instead of 'residents'. The phrasing 'went to the cafe' is used repeatedly, which is grammatically incorrect in this context. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology related to data description and ensure that you use nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their correct forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures, and there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Common issues include incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'the trend... is increased', 'people were interested to the went to the cafes'), subject-verb agreement errors, and missing articles. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar structures limits the score. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for basic tense and agreement errors will help improve your accuracy.
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