Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
THE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE RESULTS OF SURVEY ABOUT PEOPLE'S COFFEE AND TEA BUYING AND DRINKING HABITS IN FIVE AUSTRALIAN CITIES .OVERALL, THE INFORMATION BYSELECTING AND REPORTING THE MAIN FEATURES ,AND MAKE COMPARISONS. THE GRAPH BELOW FIVE GRAPH AND GRAPH IN COFFEE AND TEA BUYING AND DRINKING HABITS IN FIVE AUSTRALIA FOR PERCENTAGE OF CITY RESIDENTS. FIRST GRAPH SYDNEY THAN SECOND GRAPH MELBOUME THAN THRID GRAPH BRISBANE THAN FOURTH GRAPH ADELAIDE THAN FIVETH GRAPH HOBART.
THE INFORMATION OF SYDNEY BOUGHT FRESH COFFEE IN LAST 4 WEEKS 43% AND BOUGHT INSTANT COFFEE IN LAST 4 WEEKS 45% AND WENT TO A CAFE FOR COFFEE OR TEA IN LAST 4 WEEKS 61% THAN MELBOUME FERSH COFFEE IN LAST 4 WEEKS 41% AND INSTANT COFFEE IN LAST 4WEEKS 48% AND ACAFE FOR COFFEE AND TEA IN LAST 4 WEEKS 63%
BRISBANE FRESH COFFEE IN LAST 4 WEEKS 34% AND INSTANT CFEE IN LAST 4 WEEKS 57% AND A CAFE FOR COFFEE AND TEA IN LAST 4 WEEKS THAN LAST GRAPH IS HOBART IN FRESH COFFEE IN LAST 4WEEKS 37% AND INSTANT COFFEE IN LAST 4WEEKS AND A CAFE FOR COFFEE AND TEA IN LAST 4WEEKS . THAN CHART ARE COMPPLETE .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to effectively summarize the data. Instead of selecting and reporting main features or making meaningful comparisons, the writer provides a repetitive, list-like recitation of figures for each city. The introduction is confusing, as it copies the prompt instructions rather than paraphrasing the topic. Furthermore, the data for several categories is missing or incomplete (e.g., Hobart's figures are largely absent). The response lacks an overview of the trends, which is a critical requirement for Task 1. Consequently, the information is not clearly presented, and the task is only partially addressed.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks logical organization and progression. The text is essentially a series of disjointed sentences with no clear paragraph structure or effective use of cohesive devices. The use of 'THAN' as a transition between cities is repetitive and grammatically incorrect, failing to create a smooth flow of information. There is no clear structure to guide the reader through the data, and the lack of proper punctuation makes the text difficult to follow. The overall arrangement is mechanical and lacks the necessary coherence to reach a higher band.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is extremely limited and repetitive. The writer relies heavily on copying phrases from the prompt (e.g., 'buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities') and uses basic, inaccurate terminology to describe the data. There is no attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'fluctuated,' 'remained stable,' or 'accounted for.' Spelling errors are frequent (e.g., 'MELBOUME', 'FERSH', 'CFEE', 'COMPPLETE'), which, combined with the limited range, significantly restricts the ability to convey information precisely.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There is a lack of sentence structure; most of the text consists of fragmented phrases rather than complete, grammatically correct sentences. Subject-verb agreement is often ignored, and there is a total absence of complex sentence structures. Punctuation is used incorrectly or omitted entirely, making the text difficult to parse. The reliance on simple, repetitive structures and the high frequency of errors in basic grammar mean that the writing does not demonstrate the control required for higher bands.
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