Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02
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 4.0)
I think the most people like tea and coffee in Melbourne as compare to Hobart. And others cities there a range of people who would like to drink instant coffee but there are a few number of people who buy fresh coffee in the last four weeks . Most prefers tea because it instantly remove your sleeps and give you energy to work again like you just awake in the morning and some people perfers coffee to awake them at night for studying or enjoying something. Tea was sold in Melbourne most I think that are tea lovers nothing else. Tea is not a citrus as compare to coffee it is high you body which I don't think is better. Personally I don't like coffee, tea or instant coffee like these things because my parents teach me in my childhood that tea is not good for children to drink that's why I stop drinking.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response fails to meet the requirements of an Academic Task 1 report. Instead of objectively summarizing the data provided in the chart, the student provides personal opinions and anecdotes, such as 'Personally I don't like coffee' and 'my parents teach me in my childhood'. The response does not identify the main features of the data or make relevant comparisons between the five cities. It focuses on subjective reasons for drinking habits rather than reporting the actual figures shown in the survey. Consequently, the task is not addressed in an appropriate academic manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical structure. It is written as a single paragraph that jumps between observations and personal narratives without clear progression. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, and the transition between the data (which is poorly described) and the personal commentary is abrupt. The writing does not follow the standard format of an IELTS report, making it difficult for the reader to follow the intended message.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very basic and repetitive. There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'instantly remove your sleeps' and 'it is high you body'. The student relies on simple, informal language that is not suitable for an academic report. There is no attempt to use vocabulary related to data analysis, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'trend', or 'significant'. The range is insufficient to convey the information accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. Examples include 'as compare to Hobart' (should be 'compared to'), 'others cities there a range' (should be 'in other cities there is a range'), and 'Most prefers tea' (subject-verb agreement error). Sentence structures are simple and often fragmented or run-on. There is a lack of control over basic grammar, including tense usage and pluralization, which makes the text difficult to read.
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