Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
The pie chart illustrates the percentage of different categories of library users at university campus. And the table shows the satisfaction ratio in several facilities at university library.
Overall, full-time undergraduate students mostly spent their time at university library, and it was the highest percentage across all other categorise. In contrast, academic staff spent less time in library, and it was the lowest percentage of all categories.
44% undergraduate students used for their s
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 3.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 3.0
The response is significantly under-length, failing to meet the minimum 150-word requirement. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the introduction attempts to outline the data, the summary is incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence. Key features are mentioned, such as the high percentage of undergraduate users, but the lack of development and the failure to report on the table data mean that the requirements of the prompt are not met. To improve, you must ensure you cover all parts of the task, including a clear overview and detailed comparisons of both the chart and the table, while meeting the word count.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The response shows a basic attempt at structure with an introduction and an overview paragraph. However, because the text is incomplete, it is impossible to assess the logical progression or the effective use of cohesive devices throughout a full response. The transition between the chart and the table is not established. To improve, you should plan your response to ensure you have enough time to complete all sections, using linking words like 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect your ideas logically.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is functional but limited. Phrases like 'satisfaction ratio' and 'categories of library users' are appropriate for the task, but the range is too narrow to demonstrate flexibility. There are also minor errors, such as 'categorise' (should be 'categories') and 'in library' (should be 'in the library'). To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary, including precise terms to describe trends and data, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'fluctuate', or 'significant'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response contains simple sentence structures. There are grammatical inaccuracies, such as 'mostly spent their time at university library' (missing articles) and '44% undergraduate students used for their s' (incomplete sentence). The range of structures is too limited to demonstrate control over complex sentences. To improve, focus on using a mix of simple and complex structures, and pay close attention to articles ('the' library) and prepositions. Ensure that every sentence is complete and grammatically sound.
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