Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-24
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 illustrates the information about a public library in 2016 for a town Little Chalfont. The major portion comprises 51% of adults in between (18 - 64) while the least portion was for adults 65 and over can be seen as 12%. Childern and young adults (13- 17) was seen on average at 22% and 15% repectively.
Overall, number of loans in (2007 - 2016) was shared as per year in which minmum number was depicted on 2007 and highest number was shown on 2016. Additionaly, 2008 and 2009 number of poulation was same. In next three years number of population slightly varies from each other. Each upcoming year slight difference can be seen. In 2013, population decreases and reaches below 20,000.
According to total number of loans by catagory in 2016 was highest in chidern's fiction and adult fiction by 38% and minimum in Childern's DVDs by 1%. Average was seen on adult non fiction by 13%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover the main features of the multiple charts provided, mentioning library membership percentages, the trend in total loans from 2007 to 2016, and the breakdown by category in 2016. However, there are significant misinterpretations of the data. For instance, the student repeatedly mislabels the loan data figures as 'population' (e.g., '2008 and 2009 number of poulation was same'). Furthermore, some of the specific percentages and trends described are inaccurate or awkwardly phrased. While an overview is attempted, the confusion between loans and population prevents a fully successful delivery of the task requirements. Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The response is divided into three brief paragraphs, attempting to cover age distribution, loan trends over time, and loan categories respectively. However, the logical progression is hindered by poor referencing and mechanical transitions. Phrases like 'According to total number of loans by catagory in 2016 was highest...' demonstrate faulty sentence construction and a lack of smooth cohesive flow. Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion is weak and repetitive, leading to a choppy reading experience. Band 5.
Lexical Resource: Band 4.5
The student uses a limited vocabulary with noticeable errors that occasionally impede understanding. Words are frequently misused, such as referring to library loan figures as 'population'. There are also several spelling and lexical slips throughout the text, including 'Childern', 'minmum', 'Additionaly', and 'catagory'. While there are a few appropriate terms like 'percentage', 'fiction', and 'non-fiction', the overall lexical range is narrow and basic, struggling to adequately discuss statistical data. Band 4.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The text displays a very limited range of sentence structures, relying heavily on simple sentences and basic descriptive patterns. Attempts at more complex structures are frequently faulty, such as 'The major portion comprises 51% of adults in between (18 - 64) while the least portion was for adults 65 and over can be seen as 12%.' Grammatical errors are frequent, including missing articles, incorrect prepositions, subject-verb agreement issues ('Childern and young adults... was seen'), and tense inconsistencies. These errors cause frequent difficulty for the reader. Band 4.5.
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