Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-05
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 5.5)
The graphs illustrate data about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
Overall, adults had the highest proportion of library membership, while smallest share among elder people.
Children's fiction had the largest loans by category, whereas adult audio books only a small fraction. The figure for loans were oscillated substantially.
To begin with pie chart, adults who were 18-64 years old had the largest share of library membership at 51%, followed by children at 22%, while elderly people had the lowest at 12%. Young-adults has the 15% of the total library members.
Furthermore, children's fiction and adult fiction had the identical proportion of loans by category, each represented 38%. Adult non-fiction constituted 13% of the total loans. Children's non-fiction made up 6% of the total. However, adult non-fiction and young adult rep
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence ('...and young adult rep'). While you have identified some main features of the charts, the lack of completion means you have not fully addressed all parts of the task. To improve, ensure you provide a full summary that covers all data points and reaches the required length. You should also avoid ending the essay prematurely, as this prevents a clear conclusion or full development of the data provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, and there is a basic attempt at logical progression. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'To begin with', and 'Furthermore'. However, because the text is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence, the overall coherence is severely disrupted. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the phrase 'The figure for loans were oscillated substantially', which lacks a clear subject or context. To improve, focus on completing your sentences and ensuring that each paragraph flows logically into the next with clear, accurate transitions.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'constituted', and 'represented'. However, there are errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'smallest share among elder people' (should be 'the elderly') and 'The figure for loans were oscillated' (incorrect verb usage). The vocabulary is generally functional but lacks the precision required for higher bands. To improve, work on using more accurate collocations and ensure that your word forms are correct in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There is a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You have several grammatical errors, such as 'The figure for loans were oscillated' (subject-verb agreement and voice error) and 'Young-adults has the 15%' (subject-verb agreement). Additionally, the incomplete final sentence demonstrates a lack of control over sentence structure. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that you complete your sentences with proper punctuation. Proofreading for basic grammatical errors will help you achieve a higher score.
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