Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-07
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 5.5)
The given chart and table exhibits the outcomes of a survey of library users at a university.
Overall, there are five types of library users and full-time undergraduates used library has greatest percentage while academic staff showed lowest value. In addition, the table demonstrates the satisfaction of different users about library facilities.
It is quite evident from the given pie chart that full-time undergraduates and postgraduates are the two largest users of university library having percentage of 44 and 25 respectively. While, 16% and 8% of library part is employed by by part-time postgraduates and distance learners. The academic staff used it very less of about 7% portion of the whole.
Additionally, the library is very helpfull for staff and 95 of them are fully satisfied while 5 are fairly pleased. Furthermore, about 65 and 48 people are greatly gratified with the opening hours and reliability of wi-fi in library. Similarly, 45 and 50 people are more satified with the avaiability of journals and books and most of them are fairy satisfied and 10 people are not pleased.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have successfully identified the main features of the data, such as the largest user groups and the satisfaction levels. However, the report lacks a clear comparison between the two datasets. For instance, you mention the percentage of users in the pie chart and then list satisfaction figures in the table, but you do not link these effectively. Additionally, the data interpretation is slightly inaccurate; for example, you state '95 of them are fully satisfied' regarding staff, but the table likely refers to percentages or raw numbers that require clearer labeling. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesize the data rather than just listing figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, and you use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'Similarly'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition between the pie chart description and the table data is abrupt. The use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as '8% of library part is employed by by part-time postgraduates', which is confusingly phrased. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'outcomes', 'gratified', and 'availability'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'used library has greatest percentage' (should be 'accounted for the largest percentage') and 'library part is employed by' (which is not standard usage). There are also minor spelling errors like 'helpfull' and 'fairy'. To improve, focus on using more precise academic collocations and proofreading for spelling accuracy.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'academic staff used it very less of about 7% portion' is grammatically incorrect. You also struggle with subject-verb agreement and article usage, such as 'the table demonstrates the satisfaction of different users about library facilities' (should be 'with'). While your meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and checking for missing articles.
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