Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The bar chart illustrates the data of a survey about of people coffee and tea purchasing and drinking routine in five Australian cities.
Overall, Australian cities went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks was higher as compare to the others. While cities bought fresh coffee in four weeks lower than both.
Melbourne city citizen went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks near to 65%, it is higher percentage, and Hobart city have similar proportion. Sydney people over the 60 percent , went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks. Brisbane and Adelaide accounted for around between 55% and 55% respectively.
Bought fresh coffee in last 4 weeks by Australian cities decrease overall around from 45% to 34%. Bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks by Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart steady increase from 45% to around 55%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the chart, such as the high participation in cafe visits and the trends for coffee purchasing. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks precision. For instance, the description of the data for Brisbane and Adelaide as 'around between 55% and 55%' is confusing and inaccurate. Furthermore, the summary of trends for fresh and instant coffee is unclear, as the data provided in the chart does not support the claim of a 'decrease' or 'steady increase' over time, as the chart shows a static snapshot of a four-week period rather than a longitudinal study. The response would benefit from more accurate data reporting and a clearer distinction between the categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hampered by awkward phrasing and a lack of cohesive devices. While there is an attempt to group information, the transitions between sentences are often abrupt or missing. For example, the jump from cafe visits to coffee purchasing is not signaled effectively. Referencing is also problematic; phrases like 'the others' are vague and do not clearly point back to the previously mentioned categories. The overall structure is present, but the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the progression of ideas feel mechanical and sometimes difficult to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic phrasing such as 'went to a cafe' and 'bought... in last 4 weeks', which are repeated multiple times. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'Melbourne city citizen' (should be 'residents of Melbourne') and 'higher percentage' (which is vague). The range of vocabulary is insufficient to convey the information with precision or variety. To improve, the student should aim to use more academic synonyms and vary the way they describe statistical data and trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('Hobart city have'), article usage ('the data of a survey about of people coffee'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or poorly constructed, such as 'While cities bought fresh coffee in four weeks lower than both.' The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with errors in basic syntax. While the meaning is generally discernible, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band.
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