Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-10
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 pie chart illustrates how different age group students spent their time in little Chalfont library in 2016. Table depicts percentage of taken total loans by students in 2016, and bar chart give information about how much amount of loan taken by students between 2007 to 2016.
Overall, the library highest used by teenagers for their studies. Children's fiction and adult's fiction both categories took loan highest. the highest loan taken in 2016 by library users.
In pie chart, 51% youngsters used library for their study. 22% children and 15% young adults spent their time in library. just 12% old age peoples
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While the introduction attempts to describe the charts, the analysis is incomplete and lacks a clear summary of the main features. The data provided is fragmented, and there is no meaningful comparison between the different charts. The response stops abruptly, failing to cover the bar chart data or provide a comprehensive overview. To improve, you must ensure you reach the word count and provide a structured analysis that highlights key trends and comparisons across all provided visuals.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into short, disjointed paragraphs. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the text feel like a list of observations rather than a cohesive report. The progression of information is unclear, and the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus that contributes to the overall summary of the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on the words provided in the prompt. There are several errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'percentage of taken total loans' and 'old age peoples', which are not standard English. The range of vocabulary is limited, preventing a precise description of the data. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'proportion'. Avoid repeating the same words and try to vary your phrasing to describe the trends more accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('the library highest used'), incorrect verb forms ('bar chart give information'), and awkward sentence structures. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, and the existing sentences are often grammatically incomplete or poorly constructed. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Practice combining simple sentences into complex ones using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions to demonstrate a wider range of grammatical control.
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