Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-17
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 pie chart illustrate the proportions of information on the age of library members known as little chalfont libraryT.The table provide information on total loans by category in 2016,althoug the childrens fiction and the adult fiction is at the same level of 38% and the lowest rate has been seen in the adult audio books of approximately 2%. and the childrens dvd which is 1%. The bar chart depict the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.
overall,the pie chart tells the usage of books by children, youngs, and adults.although the table depicts the total loans about the children and adults.The bar graph gives data on total number of loans.
In 2016, there is the largest increase of loans which is about of 20,000.From 2013 to 2015 there is a gradually inscrease in loans approximately reaches to 20,000,respectively from 2010 to 2012 the graph remains stagnant,and in 2007 the proportion of loan was 15,000
Although in 2016 there is a highest range of adults age from 18 to 64,respectively the second large proportion have seen in children of 22%,and the young adults age group from 13 to 17 was of 15 percent.
Total loan in 2016 has been seen in childrens fictionan and adult fiction which is upto 38%,inspite of that the lowest rate was seen in adult audio books which is upto 2%, and childrens dvd which is 1%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover all three visual prompts (pie chart, table, and bar chart) related to Little Chalfont Library. However, the selection of data is somewhat erratic, and several figures are misinterpreted or imprecisely reported. For example, the student states that in 2016 there is an increase of loans which is 'about of 20,000', whereas the bar chart shows around 21,700, and 20,000 was actually reached earlier. Additionally, the overview provided in the second paragraph simply repeats what each chart depicts rather than summarising the main global trends, such as the overall upward trajectory of loans from 2007 to 2016 or the dominance of adult members and fiction books. Consequently, the task is addressed only partially, earning a Band 5.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text is organized into paragraphs corresponding to an introduction, an overview, and separate body paragraphs for the different charts. However, the progression of ideas lacks clear logical flow, and cohesive devices are frequently used inaccurately or mechanically (e.g., misusing 'although' in 'althoug the childrens fiction and the adult fiction is at the same level'). Referencing and transitions between sentences are weak, causing the essay to feel disjointed. Furthermore, paragraphing is unconventional, with several very short paragraphs that break up the analysis. This level of organisation aligns with Band 5.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The student uses a limited range of vocabulary that is minimally adequate for the task, with frequent lexical errors and odd collocations (e.g., 'the young adults age group from 13 to 17 was of 15 percent', 'gradually inscrease'). There are also spelling mistakes throughout the text, such as 'althoug', 'inscrease', and 'childrens fictionan'. While some subject-specific terms like 'proportion', 'category', and 'fiction' are attempted, the overall control of word choice and spelling is restricted, corresponding to a Band 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and punctuation is weak. There are frequent errors in verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions, such as 'The pie chart illustrate', 'there is the largest increase', and missing capitalization and punctuation at the beginning of sentences. Many complex structures are faulty, and these persistent errors frequently cause strain for the reader, matching the Band 5.0 descriptors.
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