Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-10
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 following chart explains the result of a survey about humans coffee and buying and drinking habits in five australian cities .
The ratio of people went to cafe for coffe or tea in last 4 weeks is same for two countries Melbourne and Hobart is same which is approximate 62% .
The following chart explains the ratio of five countries. Melbourne and Hobart have highest ratio of people went to cafe in last 4 weeks whuch is approximate 62% . Sydney have lowest ratio than Melborne and Hobart which is approximate 61%. Brisbane and Adeliade have almost equal number of ratio which is 34%.
The ratio of bought instant coffee in last 4 weeks is highest in Hobart which is 54%. In bought coffee Brisbane is at second which shows the ratio of 52%. The next one is Adelaide which has the propotion of 50%. The other one are melborne and Sydney which has the ratio of 48% and 45% .
The ratio of bought fresh coffee is highest in Sydney and lowest in Brisbane and Adelaide .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by identifying some main features, such as the high cafe attendance in Melbourne and Hobart. However, the report is incomplete and lacks a clear overview. It fails to effectively compare the three categories (cafe visits, instant coffee, fresh coffee) across all five cities. The data presentation is repetitive, and the analysis is superficial, often just listing figures rather than synthesizing information. The student incorrectly refers to the five cities as 'countries' throughout the text, which is a significant factual error that impacts the accuracy of the report. To improve, ensure you provide a clear summary of trends and group data logically rather than listing each city individually.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical and repetitive way, such as starting multiple sentences with 'The ratio of'. Referencing is often unclear, and the transition between the different categories of coffee habits is abrupt. The lack of variety in linking words makes the text feel like a list of isolated facts rather than a cohesive report. To improve, use a wider range of cohesive devices like 'in contrast', 'similarly', or 'whereas' to connect ideas and create a smoother flow between sentences and paragraphs.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on the word 'ratio' to describe percentages, which is often inaccurate in this context. There are also frequent spelling errors, such as 'whuch', 'Melborne', 'Adeliade', and 'propotion'. The misuse of 'countries' instead of 'cities' is a persistent lexical error that undermines the quality of the writing. While the basic meaning is conveyed, the range is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. Expanding your vocabulary to include terms like 'proportion', 'percentage', 'figure', and 'trend' would significantly enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('Sydney have lowest ratio') and article usage. Sentence structures are simple and repetitive, with little attempt at complex sentences. There are also punctuation errors, such as spaces before periods. The frequent misuse of 'ratio' and the confusion between 'countries' and 'cities' indicate a lack of control over basic sentence construction. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and varying your sentence structure by using subordinate clauses. Proofreading for basic errors like missing articles and incorrect verb forms is essential to reach a higher band.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.