Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-10
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 bar chart demonstrates the data of total number of loans between 2007 and 2016. Moreover table illustrates the total loans by category in the year of 2016 while pie chart reveals the age proportion of the library members (2016).
overall, the number of loans remains between 15,000 and 25,000. Children's fiction and adult fiction category has high percentage of loan. On the other hand children's DVDs has only 1%. There is 51% adult members of library.
In 2007, Little Chalfont Library was taken loan only more and less 16,000 but very next year the loan almost around 20,000 and in 2009 the figure remain constant. In next 7 years loan cross the line of 20,000 except 2013. In the year of 2013 the debit amount minor below from 20,000.
There are two categories how's percentage is 38% of loan while the others categories have a different percentage. Children's DVDs has lowest percentage of loan which only 1%. Adult audio books and Young adults has 2% debit amount. Adult non-fiction has 13% and children's non-fiction has just 6% amount of loan.
In Little Chalfont Library most of their members are between 18 and 64. There is only 12 members who are above 65 while 15 people from 13 to 17. There is children as well.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all three charts, providing a summary of the main features and some comparisons. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, the description of the bar chart trends is imprecise (e.g., 'more and less 16,000'). While the main features are identified, the comparisons between categories in the table are not fully developed, and the data interpretation is occasionally inaccurate, such as the confusion between percentages and raw numbers in the final paragraph. To improve, ensure that data points are cited accurately and that comparisons are more analytical rather than just listing figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'In next 7 years' and 'There are two categories how's percentage is' disrupt the flow of information. The transition between the different charts is abrupt, and the logical progression within paragraphs is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus with smooth transitions between sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There is a reliance on basic terms, and some word choices are inappropriate, such as using 'debit amount' to refer to library loans. Additionally, there are errors in word formation and collocation, such as 'taken loan' instead of 'borrowed' or 'had loans'. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology related to data description (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'remained stable', 'accounted for') and avoid repeating the same structures.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex sentences, but grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally impede clarity. Issues include missing articles ('in year of 2016'), incorrect verb tenses ('loan cross the line'), and awkward sentence construction ('There is 51% adult members'). Subject-verb agreement is also inconsistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence structure, article usage, and ensuring subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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