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 illustrates the outcome of a survey of five categories of library users at a university.
Overall, it can be seen that most of the full-time undergraduate individuals who access library often compared to other categories. However academic staff shows less interest. Several customer satisfied with staff because of helpfulness.
To begin with, The proportion of full-time postgraduate accounted for 25%. Which is second largest. Following this 16% part-time postgraduate use library. Distance learning and academic staff stood at 8% and 7% respectively. However full-time undergraduate people are more insterested while using library which is 44%.
65 consumers are very satisfied in library opening hours. 35 users are f
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. While you have identified some main features, the report is incomplete; it ends abruptly mid-sentence ('35 users are f'), and the data regarding user satisfaction is not fully presented or integrated. To improve, ensure you provide a complete overview, cover all data points provided in the prompt, and meet the length requirement to allow for a full development of the task. Currently, the response is too brief to adequately address all parts of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. While there are some attempts at cohesive devices such as 'To begin with' and 'Following this', the logical progression is disrupted by the sudden end of the response. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the lack of a concluding summary or a fully developed body paragraph makes the overall structure feel fragmented. To improve, focus on linking your sentences more smoothly and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, completed point before moving to the next.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision and range expected for an academic task. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'insterested' instead of 'interested' and 'consumers' when referring to library users. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on simple descriptors. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate more academic collocations and synonyms to describe trends and proportions, such as 'constitutes', 'represents', or 'a significant majority'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The pie chart and table illustrates' should be 'illustrate') and sentence fragments ('Which is second largest'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of capital letters and sentence boundaries. The range of structures is limited to simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, correct sentence construction, and the proper use of complex sentences to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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