Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-06

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 given charts show the detail about public library's members and loans located in the little Chalfont town. Pie chart displays information about library users. There are total one hundred users of library in which fifty are adults between year 18 to 64, Twenty-two are children. Twelve of them are more than age of sixty-five. Fifteen members are young adults form thirteen years to seventeen years old. The table displays total loan by category for the year 2016. The children's-fiction and adult fiction books are borrowed by library members most which is thirty-eight percent. The adult audio books and children's DVDs are rented least only two percent and one percent respectively. The bar chart illustrates total number of loans from 2007 to 2016. Mostly large loans (more than 20,000 each year) were taken. While smallest book loan ever taken in given years is of 15000 in 2007. Additionally, despite some minor fluctuations, the total number of annual loans experienced an upward trend over the decade.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts, including the breakdown of library members, the distribution of loans by category, and the decade-long trend in total loans. You have made relevant comparisons, such as noting the popularity of fiction books versus the low usage of audiobooks and DVDs. However, the response could be improved by providing a more cohesive overview statement that synthesizes the data rather than just listing facts. Additionally, ensure that all data points are accurate; for instance, the total number of users is 100, but your breakdown of the age groups needs to be presented with more precision to ensure the reader can easily follow the data trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific chart. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Additionally' and 'While', to connect ideas. However, the transition between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more sophisticated. The flow of information is generally clear, but the use of referencing could be improved to avoid repetitive sentence structures. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the progression of ideas within paragraphs is smoother and more natural.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'fluctuations', 'upward trend', and 'category'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and phrasing, such as 'show the detail about' (should be 'provide details about') and 'rented least' (books are usually 'borrowed' rather than 'rented' in a library context). The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band. Incorporating more academic collocations would enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'There are total one hundred users' (missing 'a' or 'the'), 'form thirteen years' (should be 'from'), and 'smallest book loan ever taken in given years is of 15000' (awkward phrasing). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall score. Focusing on article usage, preposition accuracy, and subject-verb agreement will help you achieve a higher level of grammatical control.

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