Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-11
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 brings out result of a survey about people who purchase and drink habits in Australian five different cities.
The given information compare last four weeks uses of tea and coffee and five different cities in percentage. To Sydney there were around to 60% of people went to cafe for had coffee or tea. and 45% of people were instant purchased coffee. 44% of people were purchase fresh coffee. In Melbourne 64% of people went to cafe for took coffee or tea this figure highest to others. 48% of habitants bought instant coffee and 43% of people were bought fresh coffee.
As seen in the chart, in Brisbane 55% of people were went to cafe store and took coffee or tea. 53% of people purchased instant coffee for drink. However, there less people were bought fresh coffee to 34%. In Adelaide 50% of people were went to cafe shops. 49% of people were purchased instant coffee and 34% of people were bought fresh coffee. In Hobart there 63% of people were went to cafe store. 54% of people were bought instant coffee and 37% of people were purchased fresh coffee.
Overall, Adelaide people were less interested to consumed coffee or tea.
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. You have successfully highlighted key trends, such as Melbourne having the highest percentage for cafe visits and Adelaide having lower overall engagement. However, the report is essentially a list of data points rather than a cohesive summary. To reach a higher band, you should focus on grouping the data more effectively—for example, comparing the cities that had the highest and lowest figures for each category—rather than listing every city individually. The overview is also quite brief and could be more descriptive regarding the overall trends observed in the data.
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 mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'To Sydney' is not a standard way to introduce a section, and the use of 'However' in the third paragraph is not supported by a clear contrast. The progression of ideas feels repetitive because each city is described using the same sentence structure ('X% of people were went to...'). Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing is clear would significantly improve the flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic verbs like 'went', 'bought', and 'purchased'. There is little attempt to use academic collocations or varied terminology to describe trends (e.g., 'the highest figure', 'a significant proportion', 'the lowest percentage'). While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of range prevents the response from demonstrating the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data reporting, such as 'proportion', 'consumption', 'preference', and 'exceeded'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb forms and sentence construction. Examples include 'people were went to cafe' (should be 'people went to cafes'), 'people were bought' (should be 'people bought'), and 'there less people were bought' (should be 'there were fewer people who bought'). These errors are persistent and occasionally make the sentences awkward to read. While you attempt to use some complex structures, they are often inaccurate. Focusing on basic subject-verb agreement and avoiding the unnecessary use of the passive voice ('were went') will help improve your accuracy.
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