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 significant omission. The overview is present but lacks a clear summary of the main trends or significant comparisons. The data is presented in a list-like fashion, which lacks the analytical depth required for a high band. To improve, ensure all visual components are addressed and focus on highlighting key trends, such as the dominance of fiction categories in the table or the overall trajectory of loans in the line graph, rather than simply listing every percentage point.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow between sentences is mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'The pie-plan shows' and 'The table demonstrates' are used as simple sentence starters without effective cohesive devices to link ideas. The progression of information is somewhat disjointed, as the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Regarding the data') to create a more natural and logical flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate. There are several instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'formation about the library' instead of 'information about the library' and 'mature young' or 'quiet young' which do not accurately reflect standard demographic terminology. The repetition of 'given' and 'describes' limits the range of the response. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'category', 'fluctuated', or 'accounted for', and avoid using non-standard terms to describe age groups.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including issues with articles ('the pie graph in given plane'), subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. There are also spelling errors ('know' instead of 'known') and awkward sentence structures that occasionally impede clarity. The range of structures is limited, relying mostly on simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and incorrect word forms. Incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or comparative constructions, would also help demonstrate better grammatical control.

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