Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-01
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 provided bar chart depict the information how many people was purchased coffee,tea and drinks in five different countries in australian country.
it is lucid that in sydney about 44% residents was purchased fresh coffee following by 45% instant coffee however, nearly 62% residents was visited in coffee and tea resturantrs. the melbocum was showed a highest residents in two fields about 49% bought instant coffee,below 65% was went to the resturants but only 42% residents was intersted to but fresh coffe.
probing further, it was surprising to notice that only in brisbane about 34% citizens bought fresh coffee followed by adelaide at 35%. the percentage of instant coffee was noticed at 55% however adeslaide at 50%. both citizes showed a minimal differnce 51% and 50%.hobart city was quite different about 39% residents was bought fresh coffe ,540% instant coffee and about 63% visitsed at resturants.
overall, it is evident that melbome and hobart citizes showed a more intersest to visit ands purchased drinks in the given period.
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 addresses the task by identifying key features of the chart, such as the popularity of coffee and tea across the five cities. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks a clear, logical grouping of data. While the main features are mentioned, the comparison between cities is inconsistent, and some data points are misreported (e.g., '540%' for Hobart). The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing figures. To improve, focus on grouping cities with similar trends rather than describing them city-by-city, which leads to a repetitive structure.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow of information is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often mechanical or misused, such as 'probing further' and 'following by'. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the five cities. The progression of ideas is not always logical, as the transition between cities and categories feels abrupt. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'bought', 'purchased', and 'residents'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'melbocum', 'resturantrs', 'citizes', and 'intersest', which occasionally impede readability. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate precision or flexibility. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider variety of synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', 'high', and 'low', and ensure that you are using topic-specific vocabulary correctly in context. Accuracy in spelling is also a critical area for improvement.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of the message. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'people was purchased', 'residents was visited') and incorrect verb forms. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences are often marred by errors in syntax and punctuation. For example, 'the melbocum was showed a highest residents' is grammatically incorrect. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically the correct use of active and passive voice, and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent throughout the report.
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