Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-04
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The graph compares little chalfont library members and loan categories. overall, from [redacted phone] period of time the heigest popular loan borrowing category is children's non-fiction category at 38% along with adult fiction category. However, children's DVDs are at minimal with 1% borrowing rate.
From the graph, it can be inferred that library loan borrowing trend has increased from [redacted phone]. It can be observed in 2016 most demanding and borrowed loan is children's non-fiction which is at 38%, followed by adult books at 38%. The second most borrowed loan category is adult non-fiction at 13% in 2015. Additionally, Apart from that, adult audio books and young adults loan are at same percentage at 2% in [redacted phone]. In addition to that, the least borrowed loan category is children's DVDs at 1% in 2007.
In conclusion, children's non-fiction and adult fiction loan are most considered popular category, while children's DVDs are at minimal demand at 1%.
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 identifies some main features, such as the most and least popular categories. However, the analysis is inconsistent and confusing. The student mentions a period of 2007-2016 but provides data points for specific years (e.g., 2015, 2008) without clearly explaining the trends over time. The data presentation is also contradictory; for instance, stating that children's non-fiction and adult fiction are both at 38% in 2016, but then mentioning adult non-fiction at 13% in 2015. The lack of a clear overview of the overall trends and the failure to accurately synthesize the provided data points result in a limited response that does not fully address the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive feature. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'In addition to that' and 'Apart from that'. Referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the logic of the comparisons. While there is an attempt at an introduction and conclusion, the internal structure of the body paragraphs lacks the logical flow required for a higher band score, as the data points are presented in a somewhat list-like fashion rather than being grouped meaningfully.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies heavily on the word 'loan' and 'category' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'heigest popular' (highest popularity) and 'most demanding and borrowed loan' (most popular category). The vocabulary is generally basic and lacks the precision needed to describe data trends effectively. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of variety and the presence of errors in word formation prevent the response from reaching a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'little chalfont library' (capitalization errors), 'from 2007-2016 period of time' (missing articles), and 'are at same percentage' (missing article). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization at the start of sentences. While the errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable and detract from the overall quality of the writing. The range of structures is limited, and the control over basic grammar is inconsistent.
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