Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-29
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 chart show information in percentage of people bought and drank coffee and tea last four weeks in Australian five different cities.
overall, people buying coffee in all cities is less popular then buying instant coffee.and going to cafe for cofffee and tea is most common activity in five cities.
In sydney, about 44% of buying fresf coffee, while around 46 % buying instant coffee. about 61% went to a cafe for coffee and tea. In melbourne, approxely 43 % buying fresh coffee , compare to buying instant coffee is around 48 % . The percentage of people went to cafe was about 64%.
In Brisbane , about 34 % people buying instant coffee. however, buying instant coffee is 53 %. And people went to cafe was around 56%. In Adelaide, people buying fresh coffee is 34 % , and instant coffee is around 50 %. While, people who went to cafe was 49 %.
Finally, in Hobart's people buying fresh coffee around 38 % and buying instant coffee is near by 54 % . While, people went to cafe was about 63%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features and making comparisons across the five cities. You successfully highlighted the general trend that cafe visits were the most popular activity and that instant coffee was generally preferred over fresh coffee. However, the report lacks a clear, cohesive overview at the beginning, and some data points are slightly repetitive. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview synthesizes the data more effectively rather than just listing trends. While the key features are present, the presentation of the data could be more analytical to better demonstrate the relationships between the cities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive (e.g., 'In sydney', 'In melbourne', 'In Brisbane'). There are also issues with punctuation and sentence structure, such as starting sentences with 'and' or 'however' in a way that disrupts the flow. The transition between ideas is sometimes abrupt. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your sentences and paragraphs more fluidly, and ensure that your punctuation is used to support the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use the same phrases, such as 'buying fresh coffee' and 'people went to cafe'. There are also some errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'approxely' instead of 'approximately' and 'fresf' instead of 'fresh'. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use a more varied range of vocabulary to describe trends and comparisons, such as 'consumed', 'purchased', 'the majority of', or 'a significant proportion', and pay closer attention to spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include missing articles (e.g., 'in Australian five different cities'), incorrect verb forms (e.g., 'people buying' instead of 'people who bought'), and punctuation errors. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits your ability to demonstrate grammatical control. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and practice combining simple sentences into more complex ones using subordinating conjunctions or relative clauses.
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