Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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 given chart illustrates the formation about the library of the particular town know as Little Chalfont .Actually the given plan describes the knowledge of the percentage of the library users and the total loans by category and beside this given graph demonstrates the number of loans from 2007 to 2016 .

Overall, the pie graph in given plane defines the library users according to their ages , and table describes the total loans by category and the line graph shows the the loans number during the 2007 to2016.

The pie-plan shows library users that are 51 % are mature young , 12 %are older 22 % are children and 15 % are quiet young . The table demonstrates total loans out of which 38% are children's fiction,6% are children's non - fiction ,1 % are children's DVDs ,2 % are young adults , 38 % are adults fiction ,13 % are adults non - fiction and 2% are adults audio books.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the task by describing the pie chart and the table. However, it fails to report on the line graph, which is a key feature of the provided data. The summary is incomplete as it omits the trends over time (2007–2016). Furthermore, the report lacks meaningful comparisons between the categories or age groups, which is essential for a high-scoring Task 1 response. The information is presented as a list of data points rather than a synthesis of the main features. To improve, you must ensure all visual elements are addressed and focus on identifying significant trends and differences rather than just listing percentages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and repetitive. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes awkward, such as 'beside this given graph demonstrates'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus that contributes to the overall summary of the data.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'given', 'chart', and 'describes'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'formation about' instead of 'information about' and 'mature young' or 'quiet young', which are not standard descriptors for age demographics. The spelling of 'know' instead of 'known' and 'plane' instead of 'plan' also detracts from the quality of the writing. To improve, focus on using more precise vocabulary related to data analysis, such as 'proportion', 'fluctuated', 'accounted for', and 'predominant'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the pie graph in given plane'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple, and there is a lack of complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. To improve, practice using a mix of simple and complex sentences and pay closer attention to basic grammar rules, such as the correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading for minor slips like 'the the' will also help improve your score.

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