Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-22
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 illustrated the age of library memebers in the year 2016, the bar graph depicts the number of loans were took during the year of [redacted phone] and the table chart of total number of loans category in a town called little chalfont.
Overall, it is crystal clear that number of Adults of age groups 18-64 as library members were 51% highest in year 2016 than the children which were 22%. Young adults age of 13 to 17 lies on 15 % and adults of 65 years and over were 12%.
Looking from an overall table chart by 2016,total loans took by category of children's fiction were 38% similar to adult ficition. Children's non-fiction remained 6% whereas adult non fiction stood 13%. Least category remained in place of young adults 2% alike adult audio books and Lowest children's DVDs stood on 1%.
Moving further to the total number of loans considered 15000 in 2007, Followed by slighty more than 15000 by [redacted phone]. From the year 2010-12 remained on 20000 alike on 2016 and on this point data fluctated in between years from 2013 to 2015.
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 student attempts to cover the various data sets provided in the prompt, including the age of library members, the total number of loans by category, and the overall loans trend between 2007 and 2016. However, there are significant inaccuracies in reporting the data. For instance, the student states that the number of adult members (18-64) was '51% highest', confusing the percentage with raw member numbers or total percentages. The overview is somewhat confused and mixes the three different charts without a clear, cohesive summary of the main trends. Furthermore, some data points are misread or awkwardly expressed. This performance aligns with Band 5, as the response covers the task only partially and the presentation of information lacks clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into paragraphs, which attempts to structure the information by different chart types. However, the logical progression is weak, and the overall arrangement feels disjointed. Sentences are often strung together with awkward transitions such as 'Moving further to the total number of loans considered' and 'Looking from an overall table chart'. Reference words and cohesive devices are frequently mechanical or inaccurate, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of information smoothly. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion within paragraphs is faulty. This corresponds to a Band 5 descriptor, reflecting some organization but lacking clear overall progression.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is repetitive and basic, with frequent lexical and collocational errors. Examples include 'library memebers', 'loans were took', and 'total number of loans category'. The student attempts less common vocabulary such as 'fluctuated', but applies it inaccurately in context. Word choices like 'ficition' (fiction) and spelling mistakes ('memebers', 'fluctated') detract from the quality of the writing. The range of vocabulary is limited and minimally adequate for the task, causing some difficulty for the reader. This performance firmly sits at Band 5 due to noticeable errors in word choice and spelling that impede smooth reading.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but control over grammar is weak. There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, such as 'the number of loans were took during the year of 2007-2016' (passive voice and tense error) and 'total loans took by category'. Subject-verb agreement issues and awkward phrasing are common (e.g., 'Least category remained in place of young adults'). While some sentences are comprehensible, the frequency of errors causes strain for the reader and prevents the response from reaching a higher band. This is characteristic of Band 5, where frequent errors in grammar occur alongside limited control of complex structures.
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