Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The graph shows information related to a public library located in a town named Little Chalfont .
Overall library includes information about the people with different ages. Loans category that are included are books and DVDs .Number of loans started from 2007 and continued till 2016.
Library members includes children's, young adults with the age starting from 13-17,adults with higher age than younger ones ranging from 18 -64 and adults with the age of 65 and above. Almost there are four categories. First category of total loans include children's fiction with maximum percentage that is 38 .Whereas children's non-fiction is comparatively less in percentage that is 6.Children DVDs is almost 1percent. Second category include young adults containing 2percent of total loan. Third category includes adult fiction with over 38percent loan and non-fiction adult with comparatively lesser loan over 13percent. Last category includes adult audio books with 2 percent of loan .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the provided charts but fails to clearly distinguish between the two distinct data sets (the trend of loans over time and the breakdown of loan categories). The description of the data is somewhat confusing, particularly the attempt to group age categories with loan types. While the main features are mentioned, the lack of a clear overview and the inaccurate grouping of data points mean the information is not fully or accurately reported. To improve, ensure you separate the trend analysis from the categorical breakdown and provide a more precise summary of the key features.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear structure. The introduction is brief, and the body paragraphs are not clearly demarcated, leading to a disjointed flow of information. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'category' and 'includes'. The logical progression of ideas is hindered by the way the data is presented, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the different age groups and loan types. Improving paragraphing and using a wider variety of linking words would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'category includes' are used repeatedly, which restricts the range of expression. There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'children's non-fiction is comparatively less in percentage'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of variety and the reliance on basic vocabulary prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Incorporating more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'fluctuated', would demonstrate a better command of lexical resources.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. For example, 'Library members includes children's' contains a subject-verb agreement error, and the punctuation around 'Little Chalfont .' is incorrect. Additionally, there are issues with articles and pluralization, such as 'children's non-fiction is comparatively less in percentage'. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall quality of the writing. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will help improve your score.
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