Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-02

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)

This chart illustrates the information about the public library in a town called Little Chalfont. in this library there are four categories in age of library members in 2016.

Overall, we will examine the table in which they wrote total loans category in 2016. Therefore in this table there are 7 categories. The initial category children's fiction is the highest percentage in the table which is 38%. As well as children's non-fiction is about 6%. Furthermore children's DVDs is the lowest percentage which is 1%. Moreover the young adults is about 2%. While the Adult fiction is about 38%. In addition the Adult non fiction is 13%. Plus the Adult audio books is 2%.

However, the Pie Chart shows the age of the library members in 2016. It divided into 4 categories the highest category is adults category which is 18-64 and the percentage is 51%. As well as the lowest category is the adults 65 and over and the percentage is 12%. In addition the young adults 13-17 is 15%. While the Children is 22%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers both the table and the pie chart, identifying key features such as the highest and lowest categories. However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the main trends, which is a requirement for Task 1. The information is presented as a list of data points rather than an analytical summary. While the main features are identified, the comparison between the two charts is missing, and the data is simply described sequentially. To improve, you should group related information and provide a clear, concise summary of the most significant trends at the beginning of your response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is mechanical. The use of cohesive devices is repetitive and often unnatural, such as starting almost every sentence with 'As well as', 'Furthermore', or 'Moreover'. These transitions are used to list data rather than to connect ideas logically. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the progression of ideas feels disjointed. To achieve a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus that contributes to the overall summary of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'category', 'percentage', and 'highest/lowest'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or varied vocabulary to describe trends or data. For example, instead of repeating 'is about' or 'is', you could use verbs like 'accounted for', 'represented', or 'stood at'. The phrasing is functional but lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. Expanding your vocabulary to include terms related to data analysis would significantly improve your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains several grammatical errors, particularly regarding sentence structure and punctuation. Many sentences are simple or repetitive in structure, and there are issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'in this library there are four categories in age of library members'). Some sentences are fragmented or lack proper flow. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of complex structures and the frequency of minor errors limit the score. Incorporating more varied sentence types and ensuring accurate punctuation would enhance the clarity and professionalism of your writing.

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