Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-31
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 line chart under provide information regarding a local library in a village says small Chalfont. The number of library loan increased over the period despite some fluctuations . in 2016 adults aged 18-64made up the largest proportion of library members, while the children fiction and adult fiction were the most borrowed categories The number of library loans lower in 2007 but generally increased with fluctuations in 2008 to 2016 . Adult aged 18-64 formed the largest group of library members, were the children fiction and adult fiction were most popular loan categories in 2016. Looking at the total number of loans, the figure stood at about 16000 in 2007 . It then increased approximately 19000 at about 2008 and approximately same about it 2009 . than the further increased around 21000 in 2010 and 21500 in 2011 . however, it fell slightly in 2012 and 2013 and reached to the 20000 in 2013 . after that it can again increased and reaching approximately 21000in 2014 . and it can reached 21500 in 2015 . after that it can increased and reached up to 22000 in 2016
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the charts, including the trend in total loans and the breakdown of members and categories. However, the report is somewhat repetitive, as the second paragraph restates information already mentioned in the introduction. While the key features are identified, the analysis lacks a clear, cohesive summary of the data. The description of the line chart is accurate in terms of the figures provided, but the presentation is hindered by the lack of a clear overview of the trends. To improve, ensure that each paragraph provides distinct information rather than repeating the same points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The second paragraph largely repeats the information from the first, which disrupts the flow of the report. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often mechanical or misused, such as the repetitive use of 'after that it can increased'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure lacks a sophisticated transition between the overview of the line chart and the specific data points. Better use of linking words and a more logical grouping of information would improve the coherence significantly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. There is frequent repetition of basic verbs like 'increased' and 'reached'. The student attempts to use specific terms like 'proportion' and 'categories', which is positive, but there are errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'the line chart under provide' and 'the children fiction'. The range is limited, and the student relies on simple, repetitive structures to describe the data. To reach a higher band, the student should incorporate more varied synonyms for trends and avoid repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with verb tenses and auxiliary verbs, such as 'it can again increased' and 'it can reached'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with irregular spacing and missing commas. While the student attempts to use complex sentences, these are often marred by errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. The control over basic sentence structures is inconsistent, and there is a lack of variety in the grammatical forms used. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage would greatly improve the accuracy of the writing.
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