Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)

The given pie chart and graph illustrate data about Little Chalfont Library.

Overall, It was evident that adults were the highest users of this library with children being the second. Additionally, total loans were given mostly for adult and child fiction genres while the figure for it showed ups and down though it was mostly steady.

The pie chart and the table showed the people aged from 18-64 were the regular visitors with 51% which was the most out of all ages. The children were second highest visitors (22%) while the young adults and the elderly were low in figure 15% and 12%, respectively.

The graph showed no dramatic increment though the highest number was marked at a bit more than 20,000. The number started off with a bit more than 15,000 in 2007 then rose slightly more than 20,000 from year 2010 to 2012. Moreover, after that the number dropped slightly less than 20,000 before it rose to more than 20,000 from year 2014 to till the last year 2016 which was almost same as 2010 to 2012.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the charts, including the age demographics and the trend in library loans. However, the summary of the data is somewhat superficial. While you identify the highest and lowest age groups, the description of the line graph is repetitive and lacks precision in reporting specific data points. For instance, phrases like 'a bit more than 20,000' are vague. To reach a higher band, you should focus on selecting key data points (e.g., the peak in 2012 or the starting point in 2007) and making more direct comparisons between the categories provided in the prompt, rather than just listing them.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Moreover', and 'respectively' helps the flow of information. However, the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the pie chart and the table could be more fluid. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a band 6.5 or 7.0 in terms of structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You rely on basic descriptors like 'highest', 'second', and 'low'. There is an attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary such as 'genres' and 'increment', but the phrasing is sometimes awkward, such as 'low in figure'. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms for trends and data comparison, such as 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', or 'accounted for'. The current range is sufficient to communicate the main points but does not demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'the figure for it showed ups and down' (should be 'ups and downs') and 'almost same as' (missing 'the'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout the text. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly enhance the accuracy of your writing.

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