Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-27
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 chart illustrates the survey of five Australian cities people habits of buying and drinking coffe and tea.
Overall, the five cities include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hobart.There are 3 different bars which have 1 month records and frequently bought involves drinking in cafe and least are fresh coffee buyers.
People went to cafe for coffee and tae in last 4 weeks have highest proportion in all cities in Hobart and Melbourne it is around 64% which are same for both and in Sydney it is 61%. In Adelaide it is less as compared to other cities around 49% and in Brisbane it is 55%. Fresh coffee buyers are less in each country 44%, 43%, 29% in Brisbane which is least one, 29% and 38%.
Bought instant coffee include 45% which is in Sydney, 48% in Melbourne, 53% in Brisbane, 50% in Adelaide and 54% in Hobart.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
The response attempts to summarise the data from the five Australian cities, mentioning fresh coffee, instant coffee, and café visits. However, it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, standing at 148 words, which impacts the overall completeness of the task. Furthermore, some data points are inaccurate or poorly communicated. For instance, the text states 'in Hobart and Melbourne it is around 64% which are same for both', whereas the chart shows Melbourne at 63.5% and Hobart at 63%. Additionally, the sentence 'Fresh coffee buyers are less in each country 44%, 43%, 29% in Brisbane which is least one, 29% and 38%' contains confusing figures and lacks clarity. The overview is weak and fails to highlight the broader trends effectively. Due to the under-length penalty and inaccurate data reporting, Task Achievement is limited.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response lacks a clear and logical paragraph structure. The essay is broken into short, disjointed blocks rather than standard academic paragraphs (introduction, overview, and body paragraphs). Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes awkward, such as 'There are 3 different bars which have 1 month records and frequently bought involves drinking in cafe and least are fresh coffee buyers.' Transitions between sentences and ideas are abrupt, making the progression difficult to follow. Pronoun referencing is also weak, leading to ambiguity in sentences like 'In Adelaide it is less as compared to other cities around 49% and in Brisbane it is 55%.' Overall organisation requires substantial improvement to achieve a higher band.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The lexical range is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on basic vocabulary and direct repetition of terms from the prompt, such as 'survey', 'five Australian cities', 'buying and drinking', and 'coffee and tea'. There are noticeable word-choice and spelling errors, including 'coffe' instead of 'coffee' and 'tae' instead of 'tea'. Attempts to use less common vocabulary are absent, and phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'frequently bought involves drinking in cafe and least are fresh coffee buyers.' While the language is mostly understandable, the vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility or precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The essay displays a very limited range of grammatical structures. Most sentences are simple or awkwardly constructed complex forms that contain frequent errors. Examples of grammatical errors include 'The chart illustrates the survey of five Australian cities people habits' (possessive form error) and 'Fresh coffee buyers are less in each country' (inappropriate phrasing and comparison). Punctuation is also problematic, with missing periods or run-on sentences, such as 'Hobart and Melbourne it is around 64% which are same for both and in Sydney it is 61%.' These errors frequently strain the reader and disrupt the flow of communication.
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