Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-04

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)

As we see , lots of people in australia love to drink coffee.In each city there is different ratio of coffee lovers but the people went for coffee or tea dont have much difference if we compare them from last 4 weeks as per the data given in chart .if we see maximum people from sydney around 44 % bought fresh coffee which is more then any other city of Australia.On the other hand,45% residents bought instant coffee in sydney which is less then hobart where from last 4 weeks 49% residents bought instant coffee.But if we compare with other cities rheir percentage is less. while in adelaide the ratio of residents who bought instant and went for coffee or tea is almost same .if we just talk about only wnet for coffee and tea 63% residents from hobart went for that .on the other hand , only 49 % went for from adelaida which is minimum as comare to other cities.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

The response makes an attempt to summarise the chart comparing coffee and tea habits across five Australian cities, but it only addresses the task partially. While some key features are mentioned, such as Sydney having 44 percent buying fresh coffee and Hobart having high percentages for instant coffee and cafe visits, several of the figures reported contain inaccuracies when compared against the visual data. For instance, the text claims that 49 percent of residents in Hobart bought instant coffee and 49 percent went to a cafe in Adelaide, whereas the actual figures show higher discrepancies. Furthermore, the selection of data lacks clear organisation, and the absence of a distinct overview means the main trends are not fully highlighted. To reach a higher level, the response needs to select and report data more accurately while providing a clear introductory overview of the primary trends.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

The information and ideas are not arranged in a coherent manner, lacking a clear overall progression. The response is written as a single, dense block of text without paragraphing, which makes the progression difficult to follow. Cohesive devices are either missing or used inadequately and repetitively, relying heavily on conversational connectors like 'if we see', 'on the other hand', and 'but if we compare'. Referencing between sentences is often unclear, leaving the reader confused about which city or category is being discussed. To improve, the writer should structure the response into logical paragraphs—such as an introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs for specific comparisons—and use a wider range of cohesive devices smoothly to guide the reader through the data.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is limited and minimally adequate for the task, with noticeable errors that occasionally cause difficulty for the reader. The writer attempts some less common vocabulary related to the prompt, such as 'ratio', 'residents', and 'percentage', but there are frequent issues with word choice, word form, and spelling. For example, 'wnet' is misspelled, 'as comare' contains a form error, and phrasing such as 'different ratio of coffee lovers' is unnatural. To achieve a higher score, the student needs to expand their range of vocabulary, use more precise terms to describe statistical data, and ensure accurate spelling and word formation throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response demonstrates a very limited range of structures, relying primarily on simple or awkwardly constructed complex sentences that are frequently faulty. There are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation, including missing capitalisation at the start of sentences, missing articles, and incorrect prepositions, such as 'went for from adelaida'. Attempts at complex sentences often break down grammatically, leading to run-on sentences that cause difficulty for the reader. To improve, the writer should focus on foundational sentence structures, ensuring proper subject-verb agreement, correct use of prepositions, and accurate punctuation, before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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