Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The bar graph compares the results of a survey about citizens coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five cities of Australia.

Overall, Melbourne and Hobert had the highest number of persons went to a cafe for coffee or tea, while Adelaide had the lowest. Brisbane and Adelaide was at the same point where people interested in bought fresh coffee.

Sydney and Melbourne had 44% of people interested in bought fresh coffee, while Hobart followed with 38%. Brisbane and Adelaide had 34% of the total who bought fresh coffee. Whereas, Hobart had 54% of the persons interested in bought instant coffee, while Brisbane and Adelaide backed with 53% and 50% of the total percentage. Sydney had the lowest percentage that was 45% in favor of bought instant coffee.

Although, Hobart and Melbourne had 63% of the persons interested in went to a cafe for coffee or tea, Sydney backed with 61%. Brisbane and Adelaide had 55% and 49% of that total who went to a cafe for coffee or a tea.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by identifying the main features and making relevant comparisons across the five cities. You successfully highlighted the highest and lowest performers for each category. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive and lacks a more sophisticated synthesis of the data. For instance, while you mention the percentages, the report could be improved by grouping the cities more effectively to show trends rather than listing them individually. The overview is present but could be more concise. Overall, the response is clear and fulfills the requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific categories. There is a clear progression of ideas. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly repetitive (e.g., 'while', 'whereas'). Some transitions between sentences feel abrupt, and the referencing could be smoother. For example, 'Sydney and Melbourne had 44%...' followed by 'Hobart followed with 38%' is clear, but the flow could be enhanced by using more varied linking phrases to connect the data points more fluidly.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the information, such as 'survey', 'percentage', and 'in favor of'. However, there are persistent errors in word form and collocation that hinder precision. Specifically, the phrase 'interested in bought' is grammatically incorrect and repeated multiple times; it should be 'interested in buying'. Additionally, 'backed with' is used incorrectly to describe data trends. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise verbs and nouns related to data reporting, such as 'accounted for', 'represented', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Brisbane and Adelaide was at the same point') and incorrect verb forms following prepositions or adjectives (e.g., 'interested in bought' instead of 'interested in buying' or 'interested in purchasing'). While the meaning is generally clear, these errors are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on consistent verb tense and correct gerund usage after prepositions will significantly improve your accuracy.

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