Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-01

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 table shows the result of a survey of library users at a university.There are many categories of library users. The categories are Academic staff 7%, Distance learning 8%,part time postgraduate 16%,Full time postgraduate 25%, Full time undergraduate 44%.There is another table shows the library user satisfaction.In the Library opening hours 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied and 0% not satisfied.In the Helpfulness of staff 95% very satisfied,5% fairly satisfied and 0% not satisfied.The availability of books are 50% very satisfied,40% fairly satisfied and 10% not satisfied.The availability of journals are 45% very satisfied,35% fairly satisfied and 20% not satisfied. The Reliability of Wi-Fi are 48% very satisfied, 33% Fairly satisfied and 19% not satisfied.In the university there are different categories of library users.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified the main categories and satisfaction levels, the report lacks a clear overview or summary of the data. You have simply listed the figures rather than selecting and reporting the main features or making meaningful comparisons between the categories. For example, you could have highlighted that full-time undergraduates represent the largest group or contrasted the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness against the lower satisfaction regarding journal availability. To improve, ensure you provide a clear introductory summary and group data to show trends or relationships rather than just listing statistics.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is written as a single block of text, which makes it difficult to follow. There is a lack of paragraphing to separate the two distinct data sets (user categories and satisfaction levels). Furthermore, the use of cohesive devices is very limited; sentences are often linked mechanically, such as starting multiple sentences with 'In the...'. To improve, use transition words like 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Regarding the...' to guide the reader through your analysis. Organizing your response into clear paragraphs—one for the user categories and one for the satisfaction survey—would greatly enhance the logical flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary used is functional but repetitive. You rely heavily on basic phrases like 'The categories are' and 'There is another table'. There is little attempt to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe the data, such as verbs like 'account for,' 'represent,' or 'constitute,' or adjectives to describe the satisfaction levels (e.g., 'the vast majority' or 'a significant proportion'). To reach a higher band, try to vary your word choice to avoid repeating the same structures and incorporate more precise terminology related to data reporting.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains several grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and punctuation. For example, you wrote 'The availability of books are' (should be 'is') and 'The Reliability of Wi-Fi are' (should be 'is'). There are also missing spaces after periods, such as 'university.There' and '8%,part'. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on ensuring that your verbs agree with their subjects and pay closer attention to basic punctuation rules, such as placing a space after every full stop.

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