Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
There are three categories which illustrate the total number of loan during 2007 to 2016 in the several category and types loan . There is age of library members
overall chart shows that 2016 is the year when most of the loan are taken on the other hand 2007 ia the year when the least number of loans are taken . majorly loans are taken by adults who are having age between 18 to 6. That shows the adult are having the inovative because they are taking loans to do something effectivei n
IT contains the 7 categories of loan the major holding ratio category was , childerns fiction and adult ficton they both contain the same ratio of 38% . On x axis we have the number in while they contain the gap of 5000 parllel to that we have the years from 2007 to 2016 . Thasts all
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to adequately address the task requirements. While it mentions the charts, the description of the data is fragmented and lacks a clear, logical summary of the main features. The interpretation of the data is often inaccurate, such as the claim that adults are aged '18 to 6' or the confusing reference to 'innovative' behavior. The report lacks a clear overview and fails to make meaningful comparisons between the categories or across the years. The information provided is disjointed and does not effectively communicate the trends shown in the charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response lacks a logical structure. The paragraphs are poorly defined, and the progression of ideas is disjointed. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, making it difficult to follow the writer's intent. For instance, the transition 'IT contains the 7 categories' appears abruptly without context. The referencing is unclear, and the overall arrangement of information does not facilitate a smooth reading experience. The conclusion 'Thasts all' is informal and inappropriate for an academic task.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'inovative', 'effectivei n', and 'parllel'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the data precisely; for example, the writer uses 'ratio' when referring to percentages. The lack of control over basic terminology related to charts and data analysis significantly hinders the clarity of the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often impede communication. Sentence structures are simple and frequently flawed, such as 'There is age of library members' and 'majorly loans are taken by adults'. Punctuation is inconsistent, and there are significant issues with subject-verb agreement and word order. The attempt to use complex structures is largely unsuccessful, leading to confusion. The high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and understand.
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