Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-06
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 provided chart and table depicts the outcome of survey of library users and satisfaction in academic institution.The data is compiled in ratio as well as in number.
Overall, it can be clearly seen that the highest ratio of library user performed by Full-time graduates however, lowest is Distance learning. While, the students are more satisfied with the Availiability of books and least in Reliability in Wi-Fi.
After analysing the data it can be clearly seen that in the group of library users the highest ratio of Full time students are 44% and second highest is 25% which is occupied by full time graduates . There is minute difference in Distance learning along with Academic learning 8% and 7% respictively.16 %by Part time-postgraduate.
furthermore , in the case of satisfaction 95 numberof students are fully satisfied with the caring staff whereas, there are only 40 students that are fairy satisfied Avaliliability of books , however the number of not satisfied user is highest only 20 with the Availiability of journals.
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, including the user categories and satisfaction levels. However, the reporting of data is inconsistent and at times confusing. For instance, the mention of '95 number of students' and '40 students' lacks clarity regarding whether these are raw numbers or percentages, and the comparison of satisfaction levels is poorly integrated. While the main trends are identified, the analysis lacks precision and fails to clearly distinguish between the different data sets provided in the chart and table. To improve, ensure that all figures are clearly labelled and that comparisons are made more logically to provide a comprehensive overview of the information.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical, such as the repetitive use of 'it can be clearly seen'. The transition between the user categories and the satisfaction data is abrupt, lacking a smooth logical progression. Furthermore, the referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the relationship between the different groups and their respective satisfaction levels. Improved use of linking words and better paragraph structure would significantly enhance the clarity and logical flow of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary range is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several spelling errors, such as 'Availiability', 'fairy', and 'respictively', which distract the reader. Additionally, the phrasing is sometimes awkward, such as 'highest ratio of library user performed by'. The student relies on basic terminology and struggles to use more sophisticated academic language to describe trends or data points. To achieve a higher band, the student should focus on accurate spelling and incorporating more varied, topic-specific vocabulary to describe statistical changes and comparisons more effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The provided chart and table depicts'), missing articles ('survey of library users'), and awkward sentence construction ('There is minute difference in Distance learning along with Academic learning'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with misplaced commas and spacing issues. While the meaning is generally understandable, these errors occur throughout the text and occasionally impede the reader's flow. Increasing the variety of complex structures while ensuring basic grammatical accuracy is essential for improvement.
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