Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The chart illustrate the data of survey about the people who buy coffee and tea and drinking habbits in five Australian cities.
Bought fresh coffee in last 4 years has the lowest ratio as compared to others things.
In Sydney, the ratio of people who went to a cafe for coffee or tea approximately at 61 percent in last 4 years.The ratio of went to cafe for coffee or tea is on hihgest point almost at 63 percent in Melbourne and in Hobart.It's ratio is on second last in Brisbane which is slighlty upper then 55 percent and minimun at Adelaide at 49 percent.The ratio of bought instant coffee in last four years is between in 45 to 55 percent.It has lowest ratio in sudney at slihghty upper then 45 percent in Sydney and highest in Hobar with approximately 54 percent.The ratio of bought the fresh coffee in last four years is highest in Sydney at almost 44 percent and it is slighlty less in Melbourne.The Brisbane and Aldelaide lies on same position at apprximately on 34 percent.At last Hobart lies on approximately at 38 percent.
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 covers the main features of the data, such as the high points for cafe visits in Melbourne and Hobart and the lower figures for fresh coffee purchases. However, the overview is missing; a summary of the main trends is essential for a higher band. The report is somewhat mechanical, listing figures city by city rather than synthesizing the information to make meaningful comparisons. While the data is generally accurate, the lack of a clear, overarching summary and the repetitive structure of the sentences limit the score. To improve, ensure you include an introductory overview that highlights the most significant differences or trends across the five cities.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often repetitive, such as starting multiple sentences with 'The ratio of'. There is a lack of variety in linking words, which makes the progression of ideas feel mechanical. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the transition between the different categories (cafe visits, instant coffee, fresh coffee) is abrupt. To improve, use a wider range of linking phrases (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Conversely') to connect ideas more fluidly and improve the overall logical progression of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'ratio of' and 'at almost' are used repeatedly, which restricts the range. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'habbits', 'hihgest', 'slighlty', 'upper', and 'Hobar'. These errors are noticeable and detract from the professional tone required for an Academic Task 1 report. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use a more varied vocabulary to describe trends and data points, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'peaked at', or 'remained stable', and ensure careful proofreading to eliminate basic spelling mistakes.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response relies heavily on simple sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, including subject-verb agreement issues (e.g., 'The chart illustrate', 'Brisbane and Aldelaide lies') and incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'between in 45 to 55 percent'). The sentence construction is often awkward, such as 'The ratio of went to cafe for coffee or tea is on hihgest point'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence structure prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence variety and correcting basic subject-verb agreement will significantly improve your score.
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