Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-31
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 given data statics shows a variation between the citizens of five different Australian cities. these cities are shown on x-axis, that includes, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart. on y-axis a range of percentage of the people are shown regarding buying of fresh coffee, instant coffee and coffee or tea in the last 4 weeks.
Less than 45% of the people living in Sydney prefer fresh coffee, while approximately 42 to 43% people prefer in Melbourne. 34% prefer in Brisbane while the same goes for Adelaide while more than 35% prefer in Hobart.
The highest percentage of people buying instant coffee is in Hobart, that is of more than 50% and less than 55%. While the lowest is in Sydney, where approximately only 45% people prefer instant coffee while more than 45 less than 50 prefer in Melbourne. The percentage of people in Brisbane is less than Hobart who prefer instant coffee while for Adelaide the percentage is 50%.
For the people who prefer to go to cafe for coffee or tea is more than 60% less than 65%, highest, in Melbourne and Hobart, while the lowest is in Adelaide. 61%, 55% are for sydney and Brisbane respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the three categories and comparing the five cities. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, simply listing percentages city by city rather than highlighting significant trends or making insightful comparisons. For instance, while you mention the highest and lowest figures, the report lacks a clear overview or a summary of the most striking differences. To reach a higher band, ensure you group data logically and provide a clear 'overview' paragraph that synthesizes the main trends, such as noting that Melbourne and Hobart consistently show higher engagement across categories compared to other cities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'while' and 'the percentage of' are used frequently, making the flow feel somewhat mechanical. There is a lack of variety in linking words to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs. To improve, try using a wider range of transition signals such as 'In contrast,' 'Conversely,' or 'Similarly' to better demonstrate the relationship between the data points in different cities.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'prefer' and 'percentage'. There are also some awkward phrasings, such as 'the given data statics' (should be 'statistics') and 'the same goes for Adelaide'. To improve, incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion,' 'figure,' 'witnessed,' or 'accounted for.' Additionally, ensure you use accurate terminology when describing trends to avoid repetitive sentence structures.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains several grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'on x-axis' should be 'on the x-axis'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence fragments (e.g., '61%, 55% are for sydney and Brisbane respectively'). The sentence structures are mostly simple or repetitive, with limited use of complex sentences. To improve, focus on proofreading for basic errors like capitalization of proper nouns (Sydney, Brisbane) and ensure that every sentence has a clear subject and verb. Increasing the use of complex structures would also help demonstrate better grammatical control.
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