Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-02
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 given pie chart and table illustrate the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Overall, It is evident that there are some changes in two picture where, helpfulness of staff has highest satisfied while, availability of journals have lowest satisfied in table. However, full-time undergraduate has highest percentage where, academic staff has lowest perportion.
To begin with, full-time undergraduate has highest percentage also follow by full-time postgraduate by 25% . likewise, part-time postgraduate approximately half at 16% while, distance learning and academic staff has around not changes just 8% and 7% significantly.
Next table, helpfulness of staff has higest satisfied while not satisfied has zero.
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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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. While you have attempted to identify some main features from the chart and table, the analysis is incomplete and lacks the depth required for a Band 6 or higher. Several key data points are missing, and the description of the table is very brief and lacks clear comparative analysis. To improve, ensure you provide a comprehensive overview and support your points with specific data from both the chart and the table, ensuring the response is sufficiently developed to meet the length requirement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is poorly organised. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the progression of ideas is disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and often inaccurate, such as 'Next table' and 'likewise', which do not effectively link the information. The text ends abruptly with 'Next', indicating an unfinished response. To improve, use a wider range of linking words to connect your sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus. A logical structure—Introduction, Overview, and two body paragraphs—is essential for a higher score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary range is quite limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'highest' and 'lowest' throughout the text. There are also issues with word choice and word formation, such as 'perportion' (proportion) and 'not changes' (showed no change). To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a more varied range of vocabulary, including synonyms and more precise academic language to describe trends and data comparisons. Focus on using collocations correctly, such as 'the majority of' rather than 'highest percentage'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'in two picture'), subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'availability of journals have'), and sentence structure. The sentences are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex structures. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb tenses and pluralisation. Incorporating a mix of simple and complex sentences will help improve your score, but accuracy must be the priority before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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