Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The given picture is simple bar chart which shows coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities of Australia. The five cities of Australia are Sydney, Melboume, Brsibane, Adeladie, Hobart

Well, the survey show that the 64% people of the Melboume went for the coffee or tea in last for weeks which is the highest value in graph among the cafe going people in melboume with other cities in Australia while the lowest value of cafe going people in the bar chart is 49% that people live in Adelaide

Then the survey shows value of buy instant coffee in last 4 weeks. The highest value of it is 54% which is comes from Hobart city people and the lowest value is 45% which is come from Sydney

The last variable of the bar chart is buy fresh coffee in last 4 weeks. the highest value is 43% these people belongs to Sydney and the lowest value is 33% these people belongs to Brisbane

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response identifies the main features of the chart, such as the highest and lowest values for each category. However, it lacks an effective overview, which is essential for a high band score. The information is presented as a list of data points rather than a cohesive summary. While the key features are mentioned, the comparison between cities is underdeveloped. To improve, you should group the data more logically and provide a clear summary statement that highlights the most significant trends or differences across the five cities, rather than just listing statistics for each category.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is mechanical. The use of cohesive devices is very limited, relying heavily on repetitive structures like 'The highest value is...' and 'the lowest value is...'. There is a lack of linking words to connect the sentences smoothly. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall flow feels disjointed. To improve, try using a wider variety of transition words (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Conversely,' 'Furthermore') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on the words provided in the prompt. There are several spelling errors, such as 'Melboume' (Melbourne), 'Brsibane' (Brisbane), and 'Adeladie' (Adelaide). The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is no attempt to use more sophisticated or precise language to describe trends or comparisons. To achieve a higher score, you should expand your vocabulary to include synonyms for 'highest' and 'lowest' (e.g., 'peaked at,' 'the minimum figure was recorded in') and ensure accurate spelling of proper nouns.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with article usage ('the 64% people'), subject-verb agreement ('the survey show'), and sentence structure ('which is comes from'). The range of grammatical structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence forms, which are necessary for higher band scores. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of complex sentences with relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions.

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