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 charts provide key information about the public library in the city called Little Chalfont. The units are measured in per cent and figures.

Overall it is clear from the graph that the majority of the members are between 18 and 64. In addition young and adults above 65 are approximately the same whereas children have almost the same number.

According to what is shown 51% of the people who attend the library are between 18 and 64. moreover under 18 and above 65 almost have the same amount individuals 12 to 15. Furthermore children have the second largest number of members with 22 per year.

In teams of loan category children's and adults fiction have taken the highest rate which is 38%. Whereas with non-fiction for children because very low rate with 6 taken. For adults books and DVDs for young people it is between 2 to 1 per cent respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the presentation of data is often confusing or inaccurate. For example, you state that children have '22 per year', which is unclear as the chart refers to percentages. Additionally, the comparison of '12 to 15' is confusing, as it is unclear if this refers to age groups or data points. While you identify the main trends, the lack of clarity in reporting the figures prevents a higher score. To improve, ensure that data points are clearly linked to the correct categories and that units of measurement are used consistently and accurately throughout the report.

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. Phrases like 'In teams of loan category' (likely meant 'In terms of') and 'Whereas with non-fiction for children because very low rate' lack logical flow and grammatical connection. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the third and fourth paragraphs, where the transition between data points feels abrupt. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help create a more natural flow between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and occasionally inaccurate. You rely on basic descriptors and struggle with collocations, such as 'taken the highest rate' instead of 'accounted for the largest proportion'. There are also errors in word choice, such as 'In teams of' instead of 'In terms of'. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of precision and the repetitive use of simple structures limit the ability to convey information effectively. Expanding your repertoire of reporting verbs and nouns related to data analysis would significantly enhance the quality of your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'almost have the same amount individuals' (missing 'of'), 'because very low rate with 6 taken' (fragmented sentence), and 'it is between 2 to 1 per cent respectively' (incorrect preposition usage). While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to awkward phrasing. You should focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring subject-verb agreement and correct preposition use, before attempting more complex grammatical structures. Proofreading for missing articles and prepositions would also help improve your accuracy.

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