Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-05
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 pie chart shows that full-time undergrauduation make up the largest proportion of library users,accounting for 44% full-time postgraaduates are the second largest group aat25% followed by part time postgraaduates aat 16% Meanwhile distance learing students represeent 8% while academic staff account for the smallest presentage,at 7%.
The table indicates that users are generally most satisfied with the helpfullness of staff. As many as 95% of user are very satisfied with this service while only 5% are fairly satisfied and nobody is dissatisfied. Libray opening hours also reseive a high level of satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied.
In comparison satisfaction with the aavailabity of books is lower with 50% of user being very satisfiend 40% fairly satisfied and 10% not satisfied . The figures for journals aaree slightly lower at 45%,35% and 20%,respectiverly. the reliability of Wi-Fi has the lowest level of very satisfied users, at around 48% while 33% are fairly satisfied and 19% are not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the largest user group (full-time undergraduates) and the highest satisfaction category (helpfulness of staff). However, the report lacks a clear overview or summary statement that synthesizes the data trends. While you have made some comparisons, the analysis could be more analytical by grouping similar data points together rather than listing them sequentially. The inclusion of all necessary data points ensures the task is addressed, but the lack of a distinct overview prevents it from reaching a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into three paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is quite limited and sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between the pie chart and the table is abrupt. There is a lack of varied linking words to connect ideas within paragraphs, making the flow feel somewhat disjointed. While the overall arrangement is logical, the progression of ideas could be improved by using more sophisticated referencing and transition signals to guide the reader through the comparisons.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
There is an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'proportion', 'account for', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are numerous spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'undergrauduation', 'postgraaduates', 'learing', 'presentage', 'reseive', 'aavailabity', and 'satisfiend'. These errors are frequent and occasionally distracting, though they do not impede the overall meaning. To improve, you should focus on proofreading your work to correct these slips, as they currently limit your ability to demonstrate a more sophisticated control of vocabulary.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response uses a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and punctuation, such as 'full-time undergrauduation make up' (should be 'undergraduates') and missing full stops or incorrect comma placement. Additionally, there are issues with article usage and preposition choice, such as 'at25%'. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors indicates that you have not yet achieved a high level of grammatical control. Focusing on sentence boundary punctuation and basic agreement rules will help improve your score.
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