Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-16
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 pie chart and tables illustrate the information about the of library member and also the loans taken in which category.
Overall, adults (18-64)comprises of half of the members at 51% while the adults over 65 are the smallest group with 12%. However, child and adult fiction standout among other catogories at 38 % each. Adult audio books and children's dvd are the least famous. The number of loans taken by the mambers flactuated throughout the period.
Regarding the age of memebers, Children and adults (18-54) are the two main groups with 22% and 51%, respectively.
While, young adults (13-17) and adults (65 and over) contributed with 15% and 22%.
The loans taken by the members in different catogries. Child fiction and adult fiction are the most popular catogries with 38 % each. Where as, other catogries could not get the interest of the members the loan remained low at young adults (2%) , adult audio books (2%), children non fiction (6%) and adult non fiction (13%).
Finally, the total number of loans experienced up and down over the years . Started at just above the 15000 in 2007 and rose steadily till 2010 with approximatley 21000 and remained stable for three years. In 2016, the number reached over 22000 with slight dip in 2013.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the library membership demographics, loan categories, and the trend over time. However, there are significant inconsistencies in the data reported. For example, you state that adults (18-64) comprise 51% of members, but later mention adults (18-54) are 51% and young adults (13-17) are 15%. Furthermore, the category percentages for loans are confusingly presented, and the claim that 'other categories could not get the interest of the members' is a subjective interpretation rather than a factual summary. To improve, ensure that data points are accurately transcribed and that comparisons are clearly linked to the provided charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive information and some confusing transitions. For instance, the age groups are discussed in the first paragraph and then revisited in the second with slightly different labels, which creates confusion. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Regarding' and 'Finally', but they are sometimes used mechanically. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a distinct focus and avoid repeating the same data points in different sections of the essay.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision. There are several spelling errors, such as 'catogries', 'mambers', 'flactuated', and 'memebers', which occur frequently. Additionally, the word choice is sometimes unnatural, such as 'least famous' to describe library loans, where 'least popular' would be more appropriate. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the general meaning, the recurring spelling mistakes and limited variety in descriptive language prevent a higher score. Focusing on accurate spelling and using more precise collocations will enhance your lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Examples include 'comprises of' (should be 'comprises'), 'child and adult fiction standout' (should be 'stand out'), and 'the total number of loans experienced up and down' (should be 'fluctuated'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around parentheses and commas. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to distract the reader. You should work on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for basic grammatical slips.
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