Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-28

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 chat illustrates the proportions of residents in five Australian cities ( sydney , Melbrourne, Brisbane Adelaide and Hobart) Who Bought fresh coffe bought instant coffee, or visited a cafe or tea in the previous four weeks.

overall, visiting a cafe was the most common acativity in the majority of the cities, while purchasing fresh coffee was consistently the least popular. instant coffee buying was relatively high across all locations and exceeded cafe visits in

Adelaide.

iin sydney and melbrourne cafe visits were highest, at approximately 61% and 62% respectively. instant coffee purchases were similar in these two cities around 45-47% while fresh coffee buying stood at roughly 43% in sydney and 41% in melbourne-still 43% in Sydney and 41% in Melbourne-still the highest fresh- coffee figure among the five cities.

Brisbane and Hobart showed a different pattern. instant coffee was bought by just over 50% of residents in both cities slightly ahead of coffee visits (about 54% on Brisbane and 59% in Hobart ) fresh coffee remained the least common choice, at around 33% in Brisbane and 35% in Hobart.

Adelaide recorded the lowest cafe attendance (approximately 47%) almost matching the proportion who bought instant coffee ( around 48%). fresh coffee purchases were again lowest here, at roughly 32-33% .

in summary, cafe-going dominated in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart, when instant coffee was competitive or preferred in Brisbane and Adelaide, fresh coffee lagged behind in every city

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overview and selecting key features for comparison. You successfully identified the trends across the five cities and highlighted the contrast between cafe-going and coffee-buying habits. However, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting; for instance, you stated that cafe visits were 'about 54% in Brisbane', whereas the chart shows a figure closer to 50%. Additionally, the repetition of data points in the third paragraph (e.g., 'still 43% in Sydney and 41% in Melbourne') suggests a lack of careful proofreading. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are transcribed accurately and avoid redundant phrasing.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs focusing on different city groupings. The use of cohesive devices such as 'overall', 'while', and 'in summary' helps guide the reader through the information. However, the flow is occasionally disrupted by minor mechanical errors and some awkward phrasing, such as the repetitive mention of data in the third paragraph. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and there is a clear progression of ideas from the general trends to specific city comparisons. Improving the variety of linking words would further enhance the cohesion of the response.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportions', 'residents', 'consistently', and 'dominated'. There are some spelling errors, such as 'Melbrourne' and 'coffe', and some minor word-choice issues, such as 'acativity'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning clearly, it lacks the sophistication and precision required for higher bands. To improve, focus on using more varied collocations and ensuring accurate spelling of proper nouns and technical terms. The range is sufficient to communicate the main features of the chart effectively.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in punctuation, capitalization (e.g., 'sydney', 'Melbrourne'), and sentence construction (e.g., 'Who Bought fresh coffe bought instant coffee'). Some sentences are fragmented or contain run-on structures, such as the opening sentence. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. To improve, pay closer attention to basic grammatical rules, such as subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization of proper nouns.

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