Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-13
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 chart in this report depicts the information about a library which is situated in a town called Little Chalfont.
In 2016, the percentage of adults outnumbered the other categories of age by the ratio of 1/2 and adults over the age of 65 stood at 22.
A large proportion of categories of books were present in the library which offered to different persons to carried with them at their homes and read there. The people who were borrowed children's fiction and adult fiction were significant in proportion (38%) than those who liked to had 1% DVD's mere . Furthermore, members who were interested in audio books amounted to solely 2%. Beside this, the adults who took children's non fiction as well as adult non fiction totaled 6% and 13%.
In 2007, 15,000 people had borrowed books from the library. Moreover, this ratio started to increasing from 2007 and showed minor fluctuations up to 2016. By 2016, more then 20,000 people were interested in books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the charts, such as the age distribution and book borrowing trends. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies. For instance, the statement that adults outnumbered other categories by a ratio of 1/2 is unclear and does not accurately reflect the provided data. Furthermore, the description of the book categories is confusing, and the interpretation of the borrowing trend (15,000 to 20,000) is presented without sufficient clarity regarding the specific years or the nature of the fluctuation. To improve, ensure that data points are cited accurately and that comparisons are logical and easy for the reader to follow.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'Beside this' and 'Moreover, this ratio started to increasing'. The progression of ideas is occasionally disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where the transition between book categories and borrowing trends feels abrupt. While the overall arrangement is coherent enough to be understood, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional confusion in referencing (e.g., 'this ratio') limit the flow of the text.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choice, such as 'offered to different persons to carried with them' and 'mere 1% DVD's'. The use of 'amounted to solely' and 'totaled' is acceptable, but the overall range is limited. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise terminology for describing trends (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable') and avoid wordy, ungrammatical constructions that obscure the meaning of the data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'to carried with them', 'who were borrowed', 'liked to had', and 'more then 20,000'. These errors in verb forms, prepositions, and comparative structures are persistent throughout the text. While the meaning is generally discernible, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice for data description would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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