Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-22

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 following tables depict the statistical data of Little Chalfont Library pertaining to its loan service provided to the public.

Overall, The trend of borrowing books from library remained stable throughout the time period with some fluctuations. Interestingly, adults (18-64) accounted for the largest share in borrowing books, followed by the children. The fiction category was the major interest for both dominating category.

To begin with, the adults, aged between 18-64, accounted for the highest share in the category, standing 51%, with children made up of the less than half proportion of adults, standing at 22%. Young adults and with people over 65 years of age followed a similar pattern, with 12% and 15% respectively.

Both adult and children's fiction shared an equal share, at 38%. In contrast, children's DVDs, adult audio books and young adults were of the least interest to the public while making up 1%, 2% and 2% respectively of the total loan categories. Adult non-fiction and children's non-fiction were standing 13% and 6%.

Overall, the total numbers of loans increased cro over a time, with minor fluctuations except for 2013, when

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, including age demographics and loan categories. However, the report is incomplete; it ends abruptly mid-sentence in the final paragraph, leaving the analysis of the total loan trends unfinished. While the overview identifies key trends, the lack of a conclusion and the incomplete final sentence prevent a fully developed response. The data is generally accurate, but the failure to complete the summary significantly impacts the overall task achievement, as the reader is left without a finished report.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. There is a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and an attempt at a final summary. However, the abrupt ending disrupts the logical flow. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'To begin with', 'In contrast', and 'Interestingly', but some transitions are slightly mechanical. The referencing is generally clear, but the incomplete final sentence makes the overall progression feel disjointed at the end of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to describe the data with reasonable precision. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest share' and 'followed a similar pattern' are used effectively. There are some minor errors in word choice, such as 'standing 51%' (should be 'standing at 51%') and 'cro' (a typo). While the range is sufficient to convey the main points, it lacks the sophistication or variety required for a higher band score. The vocabulary is functional but repetitive in its structure.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'children made up of the less than half proportion' (awkward phrasing) and 'were standing 13%' (incorrect verb usage). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the incomplete final sentence is a major issue. While the errors do not usually impede communication, the frequency of minor grammatical slips and the unfinished nature of the text limit the score. More attention to subject-verb agreement and prepositional usage is needed.

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