Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-08

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 6.5)

The given chart illustrates the information about the percentage of people in five Australian cities who brought fresh coffee or instant coffee, or went to a cafe for coffee or tea during the previous four weeks.

Overall, visiting a cafe for coffee or tea was the most popular choice in most of cities. In contrast, buying fresh coffee was generally less common. Along with this, instant coffee was also preferred by many people especially in Brisbane and Hobart.

The percentage of people who bought instant coffee was quite high. Hobart had the highest proportion nearly about 54% whereas, Brisbane was at around 53%. In contrast, Melbourne and sydney had lower figures, at approximately 48% and 46%. Buying fresh coffee was the least popular in most cities, with the maximum percentage being in sydney with at around 44%, followed by Brisbane was at 43%.

Moreover, majority of individuals preferred to visit a cafe for coffee or tea with the most significant ratio in both cities, Melbourne as well as Hobart with roughly at 64% and 63%. Apart from this, sydney was next, with nearly 61%, while the proportion declined in Brisbane with around at 56%. Adelaide had the lowest percentage at about 49%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively identifies the main trends and makes relevant comparisons between the five cities. You have successfully highlighted the popularity of cafe visits compared to the lower figures for fresh coffee. However, the report could be improved by ensuring all data points are presented with greater precision. For instance, phrases like 'nearly about' or 'around at' are redundant and slightly imprecise. While you have covered the key features, a more analytical approach—perhaps grouping cities by their shared trends rather than listing them city-by-city—would elevate the response to a higher band. Overall, the task is addressed well, and the main features are clearly communicated.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Along with this', and 'Moreover' to guide the reader through the information. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more refined. For example, the transition between the instant coffee data and the fresh coffee data in the second paragraph is a bit abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, but ensure that your cohesive devices are used to link ideas more fluidly rather than just acting as signposts at the start of sentences.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'significant ratio', and 'illustrates'. However, there are some inaccuracies in collocation and word choice, such as 'brought fresh coffee' (should be 'bought') and 'most of cities' (should be 'most of the cities'). Additionally, phrases like 'nearly about' and 'around at' are grammatically awkward and demonstrate a lack of precision. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'predominated', 'marginal', or 'a substantial proportion', and ensure that your word choices are consistently accurate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with prepositions and articles, such as 'in sydney' (should be 'in Sydney') and 'the majority of individuals' (missing 'the'). The phrase 'followed by Brisbane was at 43%' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'followed by Brisbane at 43%'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions in statistical descriptions will help improve your accuracy.

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