Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-19
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 charts below give information about the library called Little Chalfont. Which is located in a town.
In an overview, Adults 18 to 64 used library the most and over aged adults can use them very least. And children's fiction,Adult fiction gives loans higher than others and there has been increase in loans in these years.
Children use the library was just 22 percent, young adults used 15 adults from 18 to 64 was use the library in higher population and over aged adults are just in 12 percent. In loans of 2016, category Children fiction and adult fiction give loan in higher amount. Which is 38%. Young adults give 2% Children's non-fiction give 6 And % adult non-fiction give 13% loan. In last Children's DVDs give very lower amount loan which is just 1%.
Total numbers of loans from 2007, to 2016. In 2007 loans are just 15000. In 2008 to 2009,2013 also remain constant, which is 18000 After coming years loan are deliberately increased, loans are also remain same in 2010 and 12, and 2014 also which is 21000. 2011 and 2015 also same loans which is 22000 In last the higher loan in 2016 which is a large increase in loans which is 23000.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to address all parts of the visual data, including age groups, loan categories, and the overall trend from 2007 to 2016. However, there are numerous inaccuracies and misinterpretations of the data. For example, the student writes that children use the library was just 22 percent (whereas the chart shows 22 members) and makes various errors when citing loan percentages and figures. The overview is fragmented and placed abruptly at the beginning without properly synthesising the main trends. While the student identifies some key features, such as the popularity of adult and children's fiction at 38%, the overall task response is hampered by inaccurate data reporting and under-developed comparisons. This aligns with Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into short paragraphs, but the logical progression and overall structure are weak. Sentences often start abruptly, such as starting a sentence with 'Which is located in a town' or 'In an overview'. The use of cohesive devices is basic, mechanical, and frequently inaccurate (e.g., 'In last Children's DVDs give...', 'In last the higher loan in 2016'). Paragraphing is attempted, but the grouping of information lacks internal cohesion, jumping awkwardly between member demographics, loan categories, and yearly trends without smooth transitions. Pronoun referencing and clause structures are frequently confusing, making the flow difficult to follow. This performance corresponds to Band 5 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, with frequent reliance on simple words like 'give', 'use', and 'loan'. There are noticeable lexical errors and awkward word choices, such as 'over aged adults', 'give loan in higher amount', and 'deliberately increased' (which implies intentional human action rather than a statistical rise). Spelling and word formation are generally basic, though some simple items are correct. The range of vocabulary is limited and minimally adequate for conveying basic information, but it falls short of the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. This sits comfortably at Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
The text contains a very limited range of grammatical structures, and attempts at complex sentences are almost always faulty or fragmented (e.g., 'The charts below give information about the library called Little Chalfont. Which is located in a town.'). There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, including subject-verb agreement issues ('Adults 18 to 64 used library the most and over aged adults can use them very least'), tense inconsistencies, and missing articles. Punctuation is also problematic, with misplaced full stops breaking up dependent clauses. These persistent errors frequently cause difficulty for the reader and reflect Band 4-5 characteristics, earning a 4.5.
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