Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-27

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 chart illustrates the information about a public library on a town it called Little Chalfont. there are 4 categories in Age of library members in 2016.

Overall, the pie chart is divide into 4 categories in age of library member. 51% are adults 12% are adults 60 and over, 22% are Children, and 15% are young adults 13-17 year old. so these are all the library members in 2016.

However, the total loans by category in 2016. the children's fiction is 38% while the nonfiction children's is 6% as well as the children's DVDs is 1%. Furthermore the young adults is 2%. Moreover, there is also a adult fiction they are 38%. in addition the adult nonfiction ratio is 13%. however the adult audio books is 2%.

As a result, of this chart they shows the information about a public library in a town chalfont in 2016 and there are 4 categories in age of library members in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of both charts, but the presentation is mechanical and lacks analytical depth. While you identify the key data points, such as the 51% adult membership and the 38% children's fiction loans, you fail to make meaningful comparisons between the two charts. For instance, you could have noted that while children make up a smaller portion of the membership compared to adults, they account for a significant portion of the total loans. The summary is repetitive and lacks a clear overview of the relationship between the data sets. To improve, focus on grouping information logically rather than simply listing percentages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the flow is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices like 'However', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover' is often inappropriate or mechanical, as these words do not always signal a logical shift in the data. For example, starting a paragraph with 'However' when introducing a new chart is incorrect. The referencing is also weak; phrases like 'As a result, of this chart' do not effectively link back to the previous information. The progression of ideas is limited, and the structure feels like a list of facts rather than a cohesive report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'categories', 'information', and 'members'. There is little attempt to use a range of vocabulary to describe trends or proportions. Phrases like 'the children's fiction is 38%' are grammatically awkward and lack the precision expected in an academic report. To achieve a higher band, you should incorporate more varied reporting verbs and nouns related to data, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'a significant proportion', or 'the majority'. Spelling is generally accurate, but the lack of lexical variety restricts the score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('the pie chart is divide', 'they shows'), incorrect article usage, and awkward sentence structures ('in a town it called Little Chalfont'). You rely almost exclusively on simple sentences, with very few attempts at complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capital letters and full stops. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and ensuring that your subjects and verbs agree before attempting more complex grammatical forms.

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