Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-20
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 chart indicates the information about a public library in town Little Chalfont.
The pie chart shows the age of library members for the year 2016. The library has a highest members of adults (18-64) whereas, Adults (65 and over) and young adults (13-17) has almost same number of members with a difference of only 3%. Children being library members has a percentage of 22% overall.
The given Table demonstrates the loan categories in 2016 among number of different fictions. The children Fiction has a 38% which is same as Adult fiction. Adult audio books and young adults shares a exact percentage which only 2%. The children's DVDs is only 1%. Children's non-fiction is at 6% while the adult non-fiction is more than double percentage.
The Chart Shows that the highest loan was given in year 2016 which was over 20,000 while lowest is slight above 15,000 in year 2007. From years 2008- 2015, fluctuations can be seen from below 20,000 to slightly above 20,000.
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have identified the main features of the charts, such as the age distribution and loan categories. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the trends. While you mention the highest and lowest points in the final paragraph, the analysis is somewhat fragmented. You should aim to group information more logically to facilitate comparisons. For instance, when discussing the table, you list percentages without fully contrasting the categories effectively. To improve, ensure you provide a clear 'overview' paragraph that highlights the most significant trends or differences across all three charts, rather than just listing data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and limited. Transitions between sentences are often abrupt, and the logical progression of ideas could be smoother. For example, the final paragraph jumps into a description of the line graph without a clear introductory phrase to signal the shift in focus. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'furthermore') would help connect your ideas more effectively and improve the overall flow of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic phrasing, such as 'has a highest members' and 'shares a exact percentage'. There are also some minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'number of different fictions' and 'more than double percentage'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary to describe trends and data, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'a significant proportion', or 'fluctuated marginally'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'The library has a highest members of adults' (article and pluralization error) and 'Adult audio books and young adults shares a exact percentage' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and spacing. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles. Increasing the number of error-free sentences will significantly improve your score in this criterion.
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