Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The graph illustrated the information about the public library in a town called Little Chaifont.
Overall, In a pie chart declares the age of library members such as Children's, Adults, Young adults and Adults 65 and over. Where Adults invest their more time in the library than any other, Moreover, children's found more interested in reading the books in the library and accounted second largest. In contrast Young adults and Adults 65 plus are having a low interest in reading the books so their contribution is around 12 to 15 percent.
Total genre categories of books divided into many sources like children's fictional, non-fictional, DVD form, young adults, adults fictional and adult audio books. Children fiction categories having a biggest loan among all because the reason is their is large number of children's participation found in the library while adults audio fiction book stand with same percentage of loan around 38%. In contrast all the rest of the categories remain low as compare to these 2. The least loan carries of adult audio books category around 2 percent.
Here in the third table graph illustrated the total number of loand
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5
The response attempts to address the task but fails to provide a complete summary. While it identifies some main features, the analysis is superficial and lacks precision. Crucially, the response is incomplete; it ends abruptly in the middle of a sentence ('total number of loand'), meaning the third chart is not described at all. Furthermore, the data interpretation is inconsistent, with some figures being misstated or unclear. To improve, you must ensure all parts of the visual data are described, provide a clear overview of the main trends, and support your descriptions with accurate data points from the charts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or incorrect, such as starting a sentence with 'In a pie chart declares' or 'Moreover, children's found'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the progression of ideas. The abrupt ending significantly disrupts the coherence of the overall response. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often used inaccurately. Phrases like 'invest their more time' and 'loan carries of adult audio books' are unnatural and impede clarity. There is a reliance on basic vocabulary, and the attempt to use more complex terms often results in errors in collocation and word form. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning the specific terminology used to describe charts and graphs, such as 'proportion', 'account for', 'the majority of', and 'a significant minority'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often hinder communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('children's found', 'graph illustrated'), incorrect preposition use, and sentence fragments. The range of structures is limited, and the errors are persistent throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and pay closer attention to tense consistency when describing data.
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