Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
This chart illustrates the results of a survey about buying and drinking coffee and tea habits among 5 Australian citizens.
overall chart shows people love to go to cafes for having coffee and tea, with more than 60% in Sydney, the highest number of people, around 64% in Melbourne, 56% in Brisbane, 49% in Adelaide, and 63% in Hobart.
People in Hobart like instant coffee with 54% while people in Syndey dont prefer instant coffee with a least number at 44%. and people in Aldelaide and Brisbane have same ratio of interest from 45% to 50%. instant coffee buy and drinking in Bristane is slightly increase as come to others.
fesh coffee show dramically less interest as compare to instant coffee and go to cafe with a least in Adelaide at the 34% and highest at Syndey with 43%. and afther that Melnoume people stand at 42% and remaing all have around same value.
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 covers the main features of the data, such as the high popularity of cafes in Sydney and Melbourne. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear overview. While you have selected some key data points, the reporting is inconsistent; for instance, you mention 'around 64% in Melbourne' but fail to provide a clear comparative summary of the three categories (cafe, instant coffee, fresh coffee) across all cities. The information is presented as a list of figures rather than a cohesive report, and some data points are slightly inaccurate or confusingly phrased, such as the mention of 'Bristane' and 'Syndey'. To improve, ensure you group data logically and provide a clear, concise summary of the overall trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to join sentences. There are also issues with referencing; for example, 'remaining all have around same value' is vague and does not clearly link back to the data. Paragraphing is present but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks logical flow, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the three categories of coffee/tea consumption across the five cities.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'people', 'like', and 'show'. There are several spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'Syndey' (Sydney), 'Aldelaide' (Adelaide), 'Bristane' (Brisbane), 'fesh' (fresh), 'dramically' (dramatically), and 'Melnoume' (Melbourne). These errors, combined with awkward phrasing like 'have same ratio of interest', indicate a lack of control over word choice and spelling. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'significant', and 'fluctuate'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but grammatical accuracy is weak. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement, such as 'fesh coffee show dramically less interest' and 'instant coffee buy and drinking in Bristane is slightly increase'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters for proper nouns and incorrect sentence boundaries. The frequent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction occasionally impede the reader's understanding. Focusing on basic sentence structure, verb tenses, and proofreading for common errors would significantly improve your score.
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