Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-26

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 6.5)

The provided bar chart compares a survey result of Austalian citizens' coffee and tea buying and drinking habits across three categiories - buying fresh coffee, buying instant coffee and visiting a cafe in the last 4 weeks in five Australian cities namely; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobert.

Overall, going to cafes for drinks score the highest across all four cities except Adelaide, where instant coffee seems to be slightly more famous. However, consumption of fresh coffee remains as the least common habit of the residents of in all cities on the chart.

In terms of visiting a cafe for coffee or tea, Melbourne accounts for around 63% citizens, the highest figure on the chart. Hobert takes the second place with around 62% residents, followed by Sydney, at 61% city people. The other two cities, Brisbane and Adelaide show a lower proportion at roughly 56% and 49% respectively.

Purchasing instant coffee also represents a great popularity, especially in Brisbane and Hobert with 54% and 53% residents respectively, followed by Adelaide at 50%. While Melbourne made up for around 48% citizens, Sydeny represnted only 46%, the lowest figure for this category.

Nevertheless, buying fresh coffee was the least famous habit in the last 4 weeks among the city residents. The highest percentage was 44% in Sydney, followed by about 43% in Melbourne. The figures for the remaining cities were much lower. Hobert accounted for 38% residents, whereas Brisbane and Adelaide stood at only 34% of residents each.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main features of the survey. You have successfully identified key trends and made relevant comparisons between the five cities. The overview is clear and highlights the most significant findings, such as the popularity of cafe visits versus the lower consumption of fresh coffee. However, there is a minor factual error in the overview: you mention 'all four cities' when there are five cities presented in the chart. Additionally, ensure that all data points are accurately transcribed; for instance, double-check the figures for Adelaide to ensure the comparison remains precise. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group information by category. The progression of ideas is easy to follow, and the use of cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'However', and 'Nevertheless' helps to link sentences and paragraphs effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different aspects of the data. To reach a higher band, you could vary your cohesive devices further and ensure that referencing is always precise, as the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs could be slightly smoother to avoid minor repetition of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'accounts for', 'represents a great popularity', and 'the lowest figure for this category' are used effectively. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'Austalian', 'categiories', 'Hobert' (Hobart), and 'Sydeny', which slightly detract from the professional tone. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more precise collocations or varied synonyms for 'highest' and 'lowest' would enhance the lexical quality. The current range is functional and allows for clear communication of the data trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You show good control over sentence construction, and the errors present do not impede communication. There are some minor grammatical slips, such as 'going to cafes for drinks score the highest' (should be 'scores') and 'residents of in all cities'. Punctuation is generally handled well, although the use of a semicolon after 'namely' is incorrect; a colon would be more appropriate. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for minor slips to ensure the majority of your sentences are error-free.

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