Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-08
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)
This chart depicts the information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
Overall, for the pie chart adults of age limit 18-64 has the largest number of library members and adults after 65 and over has the least number of membership in the little Chalfont library. In the bar graph the highest number of loans has been taken for children's fiction and adult fictions also the least has been take for children's DVDs from 2007 to 2016.
In the pie chart, illustrates the the number of library memberships on related to different age group. adults from 18-64 has the most of the number of members about 51% and 22% for children followed by the percentage of the membership of young adults 13-17 and adults 65 and over of about 15% and 12% respectively.
For the bar graph the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016 , in 2007 of
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 attempts to cover both charts, but it is incomplete. While the pie chart data is summarized, the description of the bar graph is cut off mid-sentence, meaning the task is not fully addressed. The overview identifies some main features, such as the largest and smallest membership groups, but the lack of completion prevents a full analysis of the trends in the bar graph. To improve, ensure you provide a balanced summary of all data points and complete your analysis of the trends over the specified time period.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow is interrupted by the incomplete ending. There is some use of cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'In the pie chart', but the transitions between ideas are sometimes mechanical. The referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'the highest number of loans has been taken for children's fiction and adult fictions also the least has been take for children's DVDs'. Improved use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, finished thought would enhance the logical progression of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'adults of age limit 18-64' (should be 'in the 18-64 age group') and 'least has been take' (should be 'least were taken'). The repetition of 'number of' and 'membership' suggests a limited range. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'accounted for', or 'fluctuated', and ensure correct word forms are used consistently.
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 subject-verb agreement issues like 'adults... has the largest number' (should be 'have') and 'the pie chart, illustrates' (the comma is unnecessary). There are also issues with articles and prepositions, such as 'the the number' and 'in 2007 of'. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar and punctuation hinder the overall quality of the writing. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and sentence structure will help improve your score.
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