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 survey of library users at university. The pie chart displays the users of library. The table shows the satisfaction of library users among different factors. The pie chart shows five different categories of users. The full-time undergraduates are forty-four percent of total. The part-time postgraduates are sixteen percent and full-time postgraduates are twenty-five percent. Although the distance learning students are lesser in numbers as compared to others only eighty percent. The table demonstrate the satisfaction level of users. The opening time of library is like by everyone. No one dislike the opening timing and staff helpfulness. The availibilty of books and journals not meet the satisfaction level of library users. The wifi of library is not stable. Nineteen uders faced difficulty while using it. The journal availibilty is the ,ost dislike factor by the users as hown in table twenty stdents are unhappy with this faciilitu.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the data, but the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you identified the categories and satisfaction levels, the comparison between the groups is weak. For instance, you mention the percentage of distance learning students but fail to provide the correct figure from the chart (it is 15%, not 80%). Furthermore, the description of the table lacks precision; you mention 'no one dislike' the opening hours, but you do not quantify the data provided in the table. To improve, ensure you accurately transcribe figures and provide a clear overview that synthesises the information rather than just listing data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into paragraphs, but the flow between sentences is often mechanical. You rely on simple sentence structures, which makes the progression of ideas feel disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link the data points effectively. For example, the transition between the pie chart description and the table analysis is abrupt. Using linking words such as 'in contrast,' 'furthermore,' or 'regarding the table' would help guide the reader through your analysis more smoothly. Additionally, the paragraphing is somewhat inconsistent, with some sentences appearing isolated.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is limited and repetitive. You use basic terms like 'shows' and 'dislike' repeatedly. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'availibilty,' 'uders,' 'ost,' and 'faciilitu,' which distract the reader. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends and data, such as 'proportion,' 'significant,' 'dissatisfaction,' and 'indicated.' Improving your spelling accuracy is essential, as these errors occur frequently throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'The opening time of library is like by everyone' (should be 'liked') and 'The journal availibilty is the ,ost dislike factor' (should be 'most disliked'). Subject-verb agreement and article usage are inconsistent throughout the text. You should focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles ('the library') and incorrect verb forms. Attempting more complex structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice, would also help improve your score.
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