Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The bar chart illustrates the percentages of residents in five Australian cities who bought fresh coffee, purchased instant coffee, or visited a café for coffee or tea during the previous four weeks.
Overall, visiting a café was the most popular activity in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart, while Adelaide recorded an equal proportion for café visits and instant coffee purchases. Buying fresh coffee was consistently the least popular option in all five cities.
Melbourne had the highest proportion of people who visited a café, at approximately 64%, closely followed by Hobart at 63% and Sydney at 61%. Brisbane had a considerably lower figure of 56%, while Adelaide recorded the lowest percentage, at 50%.
Regarding instant coffee, Hobart had the highest proportion, at around 54%, followed by Brisbane at 53%. Adelaide stood at 50%, while Melbourne and Sydney had lower figures of approximately 48% and 46%, respectively.
The percentages for buying fresh coffee were considerably lower. Sydney recorded the highest figure at about 44%, followed by Melbourne at 43% and Hobart at 38%. Brisbane and Adelaide had the lowest proportions, at approximately 34% and 35%, respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview of the main trends and selected relevant data points to support your summary. The comparison between cities is well-integrated, and the key features—such as the popularity of café visits versus the lower interest in fresh coffee—are clearly highlighted. You have successfully identified the main trends without getting bogged down in unnecessary detail. The information is accurate and well-presented, meeting the requirements for a Band 8 performance by covering all aspects of the prompt well.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs for each category of coffee/tea consumption. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'while', and 'followed by' effectively to link sentences and ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets, which helps the reader follow the analysis easily. The structure is coherent throughout, and the use of referencing is precise, ensuring that the comparison between the five cities remains clear and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have demonstrated a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'consistently the least popular option', 'considerably lower figure', and 'recorded the lowest percentage' show a good command of academic language. The vocabulary is natural and appropriate for a report on statistical data. While the range is solid, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or varied collocations related to data trends (e.g., 'a marginal difference' or 'a significant disparity') could elevate the response further. Overall, the lexical control is strong and supports clear communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('closely followed by...') and subordinate clauses ('while Adelaide recorded...'). The grammar is highly accurate, with very few errors. Punctuation is used correctly to manage lists and clauses. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. The writing is fluent and professional, demonstrating a high level of grammatical competence that allows for clear and precise expression of the data.
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