Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The three distinct types of charts named pie, table and bar, depict the data regarding a public study area called Chalfont library in a town.
At first glance, it is crystal clear that in 2016, one more than half of adults members were aged between 18 and 64. Furthermore, 15 members were young adults had an age from 13 to 17, whereas 12 were aged 65 and over and 22 were children.
Probing further, in 2016, 38% of total loans was taken for children's fiction and same for adult fiction category. However, loans for rest all category was between 1% and 13%. Moving ahead, there were nearly 16,000 loans in 2007, which was lowest figure from 2007 to 2016. Lately, before experiencing highest number of loans in 2016 at approximately 22,000, numbers constantly fluctuated nearly 20,000 after 2007.
Overall, it is evident that people of aged 18-64 had maximum
contribution among all members of library. Also, minimum part of
total loans was of children's books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all three charts provided, identifying key features such as the age distribution of members, loan categories, and the trend in total loans over time. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, the statement '15 members were young adults' is inaccurate as the chart shows percentages, not raw numbers. Additionally, the comparison of loan categories is slightly confusing, as the text mentions 'same for adult fiction category' without clearly linking it to the 38% figure. To reach a higher band, ensure that data points are interpreted accurately and that comparisons are made more explicitly between the different datasets provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a different chart. Cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'However', and 'Overall' are used to guide the reader. However, the progression within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the transition between age groups feels abrupt. The use of paragraphing is appropriate, and the information flows in a way that is easy to follow, though the connection between the data points could be smoother to improve the overall cohesion of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with some attempts at using topic-specific language like 'fluctuated' and 'contribution'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'rest all category' and 'people of aged 18-64'. The range is sufficient to convey the main points, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. There are no significant spelling errors, but the reliance on basic descriptors limits the sophistication of the report. Expanding the range of synonyms for trends and proportions would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'one more than half of adults members' (should be 'adult members') and 'loans for rest all category was' (should be 'loans for all other categories were'). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences would help improve the score in this criterion.
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