Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The given chart and table illustrate the results of survey of library by five different categories users at a university

overall, full-time undergraduates are using the highest proportion of library, while academic staff and distance learning( all courses) recorded least proportion. According to survey of users satisfaction most users very satisfied by helpfulness of staff , and not satisfied with availability of journals.

Moreover, full-time undergraduate has acquired the highest proportion of library use, while the second highest is occupied by full-time postgraduate by 25%. Moreover, part-time postgraduate has occupied a small proportion of library which is 16%. and distance learning has occupied the half proportion of part-time postgraduate. However, academic has least use of

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement. Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-sentence ('academic has least use of'). While you have identified some main features, such as the highest proportion of library users and the general satisfaction levels, the analysis is underdeveloped. You have not fully reported the data provided in the table, and the lack of a complete conclusion or summary prevents a full overview of the information. To improve, ensure you cover all data points and complete your sentences to provide a coherent summary.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear structure due to the incomplete nature of the writing. While there is an attempt at an introduction and a body paragraph, the progression of ideas is hindered by the abrupt ending. The use of cohesive devices is limited and somewhat repetitive, such as the repeated use of 'moreover' to start sentences. Paragraphing is not effectively utilized to separate the chart data from the table data. To improve, focus on organizing your response into clear paragraphs—one for the overview and one or two for the detailed data—and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas logically.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is somewhat basic and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'proportion' to describe the data, which limits the range of your writing. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'survey of library by five different categories users' instead of 'survey of library users across five categories'. Some terms are used inaccurately, such as 'occupied the half proportion'. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to data description, such as 'percentage', 'share', 'segment', or 'accounted for', and ensure your collocations are natural.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including missing articles ('According to survey', 'by helpfulness of staff') and issues with subject-verb agreement ('academic has least use'). The sentence structures are relatively simple, and the incomplete final sentence demonstrates a lack of control over complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and improper spacing. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensure you include necessary articles, and proofread your work to ensure all sentences are complete and grammatically sound.

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