Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-30
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 given bar diagram illustrates the information about individuals habits of buying and drinking tea and coffee of five cities of Australia.
Overall, this graph represents detailed information of Australian on the behalf of drinking habits. In additions, most of the Australian love to go cafe for coffee. Similarly, second position occupied by instant coffee and lastly, less people brought fresh coffee.
In contrast, almost 62% individuals went to a cafe for coffee and brought instant coffee was accounted for 48%. After that, 46% people loved to consume instant coffee.
In Melbourne, 68 % people went cafe, 48% people brought instant coffee and almost 46% people brought fresh coffee. Similary, In other cities, went to cafe for cofee is most popular among individuals and brought fresh coffee is least famous.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, the analysis is incomplete and lacks a clear overview of the data trends across all five cities. The data provided is inconsistent; for instance, you mention 62% for cafe visits, but the chart shows varying figures for different cities. You need to ensure that you select and report the most significant data points accurately and provide a more comprehensive summary of the trends to meet the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the logical progression of ideas is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the transition 'In contrast' which does not logically introduce the subsequent data. Referencing is also unclear; for example, the phrase 'In other cities' is vague and does not effectively guide the reader through the specific data points presented in the chart. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic verbs like 'went' and 'brought' rather than more precise terminology related to survey data, such as 'frequented', 'purchased', or 'consumed'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'on the behalf of' and 'less people', which should be 'fewer people'. To improve, try to incorporate a wider range of academic vocabulary and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate for describing statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'individuals habits of buying', 'most of the Australian love to go cafe', and 'Similary, In other cities, went to cafe for cofee'. These errors involve missing articles, incorrect prepositions, and subject-verb agreement issues. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for basic sentence structure and article usage.
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