Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-07
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 bar chat is compare the result of a survey about peoples coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
Overall, The Australian Melbourne city is highest went to a coffee or tea in last 4 weeks 64%. And lowest in Brisbane is fresh coffee in last 4 weeks 34%.
According, to information the first Australian city is Sydney, went to a cafe for coffee or tea in last 4 weeks is 44% and bought instant coffee 45% then fresh coffee is 61%, next city Melbourne, is highest cafe for coffee or tea is 64%. and instant coffee 49% to fresh coffee is 42%.The next city is Brisbane in highest coffee or tea 55% and instant coffee 53%, then fresh coffee is 34%.
Secondly, The Australian city is Adelaide highest buying instant coffee 50% and coffee or tea is 49% and fresh coffee 35%.
The final city is Hobart is highest coffee or tea 63% to instant coffee 54% and fresh coffee 38%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the survey data across the five cities. However, the presentation of data is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you have included figures for each category, the comparison between cities is underdeveloped. For instance, you list the percentages for each city sequentially rather than grouping them to highlight significant trends or contrasts. To improve, focus on synthesizing the data—grouping cities with similar habits or contrasting the highest and lowest performers more effectively to provide a more cohesive summary of the information provided in the chart.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often awkward or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'the next city is' or 'secondly'. The progression of ideas feels somewhat disjointed because the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Conversely,' 'Regarding the data for...') to create a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs, rather than relying on simple listing techniques.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate to convey the basic meaning, but it is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the same phrasing, such as 'highest' and 'in last 4 weeks'. There are also some issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'The bar chat is compare' (should be 'The bar chart compares') and 'went to a coffee or tea' (which is imprecise). To improve, try to incorporate more varied terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion,' 'percentage,' 'figures,' or 'trend,' and ensure that your word choices are grammatically appropriate for the context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage (e.g., 'The Australian Melbourne city'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary prepositions, such as 'Melbourne, is highest cafe for coffee or tea'. While you attempt to use some complex structures, they are often inaccurate. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms.
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