Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11
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 chart given shows us the information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
First, we will discuss about the ratio of adults from 18 to 64 of age. They spend a lot of time in the library as compared to children, young adults, and adults 65 and over.
Now we can compare young adults 13-17 and adults 65 and over. both are almost same in ratio. the ratio of the children is 22 percent. Overall the largest ratio is of adults 18-64 which shows that these people spend a lot of time in the library.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Furthermore, the content is underdeveloped. While you identify the main group (adults 18-64), the analysis is superficial and lacks a detailed breakdown of the data provided in the charts. You mention percentages for children but fail to provide specific data points for other categories, which is essential for a Task 1 response. To improve, you must describe all categories with supporting data and ensure the response is of sufficient length to fully address the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is very short, making it difficult to demonstrate a range of cohesive devices. While there is a basic attempt at paragraphing, the progression of ideas is limited. The use of linking words is minimal, and the connection between sentences feels somewhat mechanical. To achieve a higher band, you should use a wider variety of cohesive devices (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'whereas') to link your ideas more fluidly and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, logical focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'spend a lot of time' and 'ratio of' are used repeatedly, which limits the range of expression. There is no attempt to use more sophisticated or topic-specific vocabulary related to data interpretation (e.g., 'proportion', 'significant', 'minority', 'fluctuate'). To improve, focus on learning synonyms for common words and incorporating academic collocations that are appropriate for describing charts and graphs.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is generally simple, consisting mostly of basic sentence structures. There are several errors, such as 'ratio of adults from 18 to 64 of age' (which is awkward phrasing) and 'both are almost same in ratio' (missing a subject and article). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with lowercase letters starting sentences. To improve, aim to incorporate a mix of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, and pay closer attention to basic grammatical accuracy and sentence mechanics.
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