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 the different categories of library users and the table shows the satisfaction level of users.
Overall, among the categories of user there are more of full-time undergraduate student, as there is less academic staff who use the library. However majority of user are satisfied by the helpful nature of staff but not much satisfied with the availability of journals.
Around 44% of user are full-time undergraduate and 25% are full-time postgraduate. Though there are part-time postgraduate who use library but they are just 16%. Even a few distance learning student around 8% and 7% academic staff who use the library.
Analyzing the satisfaction level of all user, under the term, very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied. So among all 65% are very satisfied with the opening hours and 35% fairly satisfied. Where there are 95% user are very satisfied with helpfulness of staff and 5% fairly satisfied. But in availability of books 10% are not satisfied and also 20% are not satisfied for the availability of journals. Even 19% user facing issue in reliability of wi-fi.
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data from the prompt. However, the response lacks a degree of analytical depth. For instance, while you listed the percentages of user categories, you did not explicitly compare them beyond a simple statement. To reach a higher band, ensure you group data points more effectively to highlight trends or contrasts, such as comparing the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness against the lower satisfaction regarding journal availability. The information is accurate, but the presentation could be more cohesive in its analytical approach.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'However' and 'Though', but the transition between sentences is sometimes mechanical. For example, the start of the final paragraph, 'Analyzing the satisfaction level of all user, under the term...', is slightly awkward and lacks a smooth connection to the previous paragraph. Additionally, some referencing is unclear; using 'So' at the start of a sentence is informal and does not effectively link ideas. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, such as 'satisfaction level', 'availability', and 'categories'. However, there are recurring errors in word choice and form, such as 'more of full-time undergraduate student' (should be 'more full-time undergraduate students') and 'not much satisfied' (should be 'not very satisfied'). You also tend to repeat the word 'satisfied' frequently. To improve, try to use synonyms or vary your phrasing to demonstrate a more flexible control of language. The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks the precision and sophistication required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'there is less academic staff' instead of 'there are fewer academic staff') and missing articles (e.g., 'use library' instead of 'use the library'). Additionally, some sentences are fragmented or awkwardly phrased, such as 'Even 19% user facing issue in reliability of wi-fi.' While these errors rarely impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. Focusing on pluralization and article usage would significantly improve the accuracy of your writing.
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