Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-27

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 chart illustrates the result of a survey on the coffee and tea habit of people living in five Australian cities. it compares the percentage of residents who bought fresh coffee, bought instant coffee, or visited a cafe.

Overall, the percentage of went for cafe purchased coffee and tea sightly high and the bought a fresh coffee and percent is low in all five countries.

Melbourne recorded the highest proportion of cafe visitors, at round 64%, followed by Hobart with 63% with Sydney stood at over just 60%. This figure were lower in Brisbane and Adelaide, at approximately 55% and 50% respectively. Fresh coffee was less popular, with in Brisbane and Adelaide 34 to 35 % .

In addition, Hobart at 36% pupils to drink fresh . Instant coffee purchase exceeded fresh coffee purchase in ever city Sydney had the highest figure at 43% followed

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified the main features of the chart, the overview is poorly constructed and difficult to follow due to grammatical errors. The data selection is relevant, but the description of the trends is incomplete, particularly in the final paragraph, which ends abruptly. To improve, ensure you provide a clear, error-free overview that highlights the most significant trends and ensure all parts of the prompt are fully developed. The lack of completion in the final sentence significantly hinders the overall task fulfillment.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is disrupted by frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'In addition' and 'followed by', but their effectiveness is limited by the surrounding sentence structure. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the subject of the sentence is missing. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each sentence clearly connects to the previous one. Improving sentence structure will help the reader follow your argument more easily.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'bought' and 'drink' repeatedly. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'the percentage of went for cafe' and 'pupils to drink fresh'. These errors occasionally make the meaning unclear. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'minority', or 'fluctuated'. Expanding your range of synonyms and ensuring correct word forms will significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'This figure were lower'), missing articles, and incomplete sentence structures (e.g., 'the percentage of went for cafe'). The range of structures is limited, and the attempt at complex sentences often results in errors. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Proofreading for common errors like pluralization and verb tense consistency will also help you achieve a higher score.

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