Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-21

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 bar graph and pie chart represent the information about the public library in city known as a Little Chalfont .

Overall, the pie chart showing the numbers about the percentage of the member in four different categories in this mostly member of the library by adults aged between 18 to 64 and table showing about the highest loan by the children's fictions and adult fiction books Although, bar graph show about the between the year 2007 to 2016 total number of loans.

To begin with this the pie chart show the mostly members of the library is by the adults between year 18 to 64 and lowest members are from ag adults 65 and over. 22 children are also the member of the library. In the table show about the mostly loan on the children and adult fiction category total 38% .Although lowest loan on children DVDs. The bar graph showing about in year 2016 highest number of loan total 22000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided charts. However, the information is presented in a fragmented and often inaccurate manner. For instance, the claim that '22 children are also the member' is unclear and lacks context. The summary of the table and bar graph is superficial, failing to make meaningful comparisons or highlight key trends effectively. The overview is poorly constructed, as it merely lists the charts rather than synthesizing the main features. To improve, you must focus on identifying the most significant data points—such as the peak in 2016 or the dominant membership category—and present them with greater clarity and precision.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and often misused, such as the awkward transition 'Although, bar graph show about the between the year 2007 to 2016'. Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the data and the commentary. The sentences often lack logical flow, and the internal structure of the paragraphs is weak, which hinders the overall readability of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'mostly', 'show', and 'member'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word forms, such as 'city known as a Little Chalfont' and 'highest loan by the children's fictions'. The lack of variety in vocabulary prevents the response from achieving a higher score. To improve, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'accounted for', and ensure that nouns and adjectives are used correctly in context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the pie chart show'), article usage (e.g., 'the mostly members'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are incomplete or lack proper punctuation, making them difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often faulty and lead to confusion. A focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and pluralization, is essential before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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