Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-07-31
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Categories of library users
Student answer (Band 5.5)
The chart of library users of a university show the results of a survey. In this survey there is the category of library users which shows the percentage of different categories. The higher number of percentage is of full-time undergraduate users of the library. Average percentage is of full-time postgraduates and below average are part-time postgraduates. Distance learning is 8% and the academic staff is 7%.
The table is about library user satisfaction library opening hours got 65 number of very satisfied and fairly satisfied are 35 and 0 not satisfied. Helpfulness of staff is 95 on very satisfied 5 fairly satisfied and 0 not satisfied. Availability of books got 50 on very satisfied 40 fairly satisfied and 10 on not satisfied. Availability of journals got 45 very satisfied 35 fairly satisfied and 20 not satisfied. Reliability of wi-fi got 48 very satisfied 33 fairly satisfied and 19 not satisfied which
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses the task by summarizing the provided chart and table. However, the overview is missing, which is a key requirement for Task 1. While you have selected and reported some main features, the comparison between categories is limited. For instance, you list percentages for user categories but do not effectively contrast them (e.g., noting that full-time undergraduates are the largest group compared to the minority represented by academic staff). Furthermore, the response ends abruptly mid-sentence, which leaves the summary incomplete. To improve, ensure you include a clear overview of the main trends and complete all sentences to provide a full report of the data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for the task. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas together; for example, the second paragraph is essentially a list of figures without transitions or logical flow. The use of referencing is also weak, as the text relies heavily on repetitive sentence structures. To achieve a higher band, you should use a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'furthermore', 'meanwhile') to connect your observations and ensure that the information is presented in a more fluid, logical manner.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, often relying on the words provided in the prompt. Phrases like 'got 65 number of' are unnatural and imprecise. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or an attempt to use varied vocabulary to describe trends or data points. To improve, you should incorporate more precise reporting verbs and nouns (e.g., 'account for', 'constitute', 'the majority', 'a significant proportion') and avoid repeating the same sentence structures. Expanding your range of descriptive language will help you convey the information with greater clarity and sophistication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The chart... show' (subject-verb agreement) and 'The higher number of percentage is of' (awkward phrasing). Punctuation is also inconsistent, and the final sentence is incomplete, which significantly impacts the grammatical integrity of the response. While the meaning is generally understandable, the lack of complex structures and the presence of frequent errors limit the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and practicing the construction of complex sentences will help improve your accuracy and range.
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