Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-09

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 bar chart illustrate the results of a survey about individuals coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in last 4 weeks in Australia among five cities.

Overall it is clear that the highest proportion is going to a cafe for coffee or tea buying almost all cities, while the lowest percentage is bought fresh coffee.

To begin with, Melbourne and Hobart experienced the highest percentage went to a cafe and it is around 63% and 62% respectively, whereas Adelaide has 49%, which is smallest proportion. Bought instant coffee has an increasing trend in the chart except Adelaide.

Furthermore, bought instant coffee has the decreased figure and brisbane is the lowest proportion city, it is 28%. However, Adelaide is one of the city , which has the lowest proportion among the other cities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, such as the popularity of cafes, the analysis is incomplete and lacks a comprehensive overview of all data points provided in the chart. Several comparisons are missing or unclear, and the description of trends is inconsistent. To improve, ensure you cover all categories (cafe, fresh coffee, instant coffee) across all five cities and provide a more detailed summary of the data to meet the length requirement and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive start. However, the logical progression of ideas is hindered by repetitive phrasing and some confusing transitions. For example, the transition 'Furthermore' is used to introduce information that seems to contradict or repeat previous points about instant coffee. The use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as the vague mention of 'the decreased figure'. Improving the flow between sentences and using a wider variety of linking words would help the reader follow your argument more effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic verbs like 'bought' and 'is' repeatedly. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the lowest percentage is bought fresh coffee' and 'the decreased figure', which sound unnatural. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'expenditure', 'preference', or 'fluctuation', and ensure that your word forms are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The bar chart illustrate') and awkward phrasing ('Adelaide is one of the city'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and proofreading for singular/plural agreement to improve your accuracy.

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