Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-14

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 give images are pie chart, table, and bar chart provide data regarding members public library in a city named as Little Chalfont.

Overall, if we look closely it clearly seen that the maximum partricipants are adults while on the other hand least loans for children's DVDs in 2026.

At the starting point the members of Chalfont Library were mostly are adults who age are between 18 to 64 with the ratio of 51 percent. however, children take a second place as members of library 22 percent while only 12 percent participants are adults age over 65.

Moreover, categories for loans with highest percentage of 38 for children's fiction and Aduld fiction, while the number of loans in 2007 was 15000 plus and graudally increasing over time in 2013 it decline little bit and then again go up with time period in 2016 loans reahed its peak once again 20000 plus.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify the age groups and loan categories, the description of the trends in the bar chart is confusing and lacks precision. For example, stating '15000 plus' and '20000 plus' is vague; you should use the specific figures provided in the data. Furthermore, the connection between the data points is weak, and the summary of the bar chart trends is difficult to follow due to inaccurate reporting of the years and figures. To improve, ensure you select key data points and describe them accurately to support your summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression of ideas is frequently interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'Moreover', but they are sometimes used mechanically or incorrectly. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of information. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of cohesive devices more naturally and ensure that each sentence logically follows the previous one to create a smoother narrative.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'participants', 'members', and 'loans'. There are also several word-choice errors, such as 'give images' instead of 'provided images' and 'Aduld' (spelling error). The range is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more varied vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'peaked', and 'accounted for', and ensure you check your spelling carefully before submitting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('members... are adults who age are'), article usage ('the ratio of 51 percent'), and sentence structure ('it clearly seen that'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences with some attempts at complex ones that are often faulty. Punctuation is also inconsistent. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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