Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-06

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 pie chart illustrates the different age group usage of library in 2016. While graph depicts the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall , adult between 18-64 used library at majority of time where young adults are least interested among all. While over the period loans figures recorded a mismatch pattern.

To begin with , Chalfont library usage adult contribute to almost half part of total at 51. While children are the second largest users. Whereas, young adults between 13-17 and adults 65 and over account for least share at 12 and 15 respectively. Moreover, in loan category in 2016 the children's friction figures are at peak at 38% while the children's DVDs where at 1%.

On the other side, figures for loan between 2007 to 2016 year there a significant rise. To begin with in 2007 it was at 15,000 but over the year figures are climbing and get ended in 2016 at around 22,000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the charts, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identify the age groups and the trend in loans, the comparison between categories is weak. For instance, you mention 'children's friction figures' (likely meaning fiction) but do not clearly explain the relationship between the different loan types. The overview is present but lacks clarity, particularly the phrase 'mismatch pattern,' which is vague. To improve, ensure you clearly group data and provide more precise comparisons between the different categories shown in the charts rather than just listing figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'To begin with' are used repetitively and sometimes inappropriately, such as when starting the second paragraph of the body. Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the transition between the pie chart data and the line graph data is abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'mismatch pattern' and 'friction figures' (likely a typo for 'fiction'). You rely on basic descriptors like 'at peak' or 'at 51' without using more sophisticated reporting verbs or nouns (e.g., 'constitute,' 'account for,' 'fluctuate'). To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include missing articles ('used library'), incorrect verb forms ('adult contribute'), and awkward phrasing ('figures are climbing and get ended'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles to improve your accuracy.

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