Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12

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 rendered hybrid charts illustrate the information about a public library in town called Little Chalfont. The data has been calibrated in ratio and numbers.

Overall, it is evident that the percentage children 's fiction and adult fiction loaned was similar, whereas adults 18-64 age individuals use library was highest.

Turning to the details, the ratio children's fiction and adult fiction loaned were highest at 38%, followed by young adult at 2%. The difference of 35 young adults 13-17 and adults 65 and over use library while the former accounted for 15%. The ratio of young adults and adult audio books was similar at 2%. The percentile of children use library was 51%.

Moving further, the collective number of individuals use loans in 2007 and 2013 was 24,000, in this case the latter was 19,000. The proportion of loan in 2016 was 22,000 more than that of 2014. The ratio of people use loan in 2010 and 2011 was 21,000 and 22,000, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to cover the provided charts, but the reporting is often inaccurate or confusing. For instance, the statement that 'the ratio children's fiction and adult fiction loaned were highest at 38%' is unclear, and the description of the loan numbers in the final paragraph is mathematically inconsistent with the provided data. The summary of main features is present, but the lack of clarity in interpreting the data prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure that the data points selected are clearly linked to the categories they represent and that comparisons are logically sound rather than just listing numbers.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Moving further' and 'in this case the latter was 19,000'. The logical progression between sentences is frequently interrupted by unclear references and awkward phrasing, making it difficult to follow the relationship between the data points. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence clearly refers back to the previous one would significantly enhance the flow of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. There are several instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'calibrated in ratio and numbers' and 'percentile of children use library', which do not accurately describe the data. While the student attempts to use some topic-specific vocabulary, the lack of precision and occasional misuse of terms like 'ratio' instead of 'percentage' or 'proportion' limits the score. Expanding the range of vocabulary to include more precise terms for describing trends and data would be beneficial.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('in town called Little Chalfont'), subject-verb agreement issues ('individuals use library was highest'), and awkward sentence structures. While there is an attempt to use complex sentences, they are often faulty, which can cause some difficulty for the reader. The punctuation is generally functional, but the overall control of grammar is inconsistent. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring correct verb forms and articles would help improve the clarity and accuracy of the writing.

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