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 pie chart and table given below illustrate the output of a survey of library users at a university.

The chart shows various library users by showing their percentages .Moreover, relation demonstrates the satisfaction levels of library users. In addition to it , it also gives us different categories on which the survey is done.

The majority of library users are full time graduate which cover 44% of the staff. Moreover, full time postgraduate are the 25% while part time postgraduates and distance learning users are the square of percentages as they have 16% and 8% respectively. Acadamic staff has the lowest percentage as library users.

Survey shows that almost all of the library users are satisfied with the helpfull of staff. The 95% users are satisfied with it and 35% of users give the positive review on the library opening hours .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified the main features of the chart and table, the analysis is somewhat superficial. You have correctly highlighted the largest and smallest categories, but the comparison of the satisfaction data is incomplete. For instance, you mention 95% satisfaction with staff help and 35% for opening hours, but you fail to mention the other categories (e.g., library resources or study space) or provide a comprehensive overview of the trends. To improve, ensure you cover all data points provided and expand your analysis to meet the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally awkward, such as 'In addition to it , it also gives us'. The progression of ideas is logical, moving from the chart to the table, but the transitions between sentences could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall flow is hindered by the brevity of the response and the repetitive nature of the sentence structures. Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks the range and precision expected at higher bands. You rely on basic descriptors such as 'various', 'different', and 'positive'. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'helpfull of staff' (should be 'helpfulness of the staff') and 'relation demonstrates' (which is unclear in this context). To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise academic vocabulary to describe data, such as 'proportion', 'account for', 'the vast majority', or 'a significant minority'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'full time graduate which cover 44% of the staff' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'the square of percentages' (which is confusing and mathematically inaccurate). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors suggests a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of basic sentence construction and agreement rules.

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