Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The pie chart and table illustrates the consequence of library applicants and library user satisfation at university.

Overall, it can be noticed from given chart long distance learner use library least. While, full time students are siginificant use of library. In addtion, the most of students are very satisfied with helping staff. In contrast, wi-fi facilities are very unsatisfied.

To begin with, full time undergraduate students accounted highest number of user with 44%. A quarter full time postgraduate students are using library with 25%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, reaching only 84 words. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed. While the student identifies some main features, such as the user categories and satisfaction levels, the analysis is severely underdeveloped. The response lacks a comprehensive summary of the provided data, missing significant comparisons and failing to cover all parts of the visual information. The conclusion is abrupt and incomplete, leaving the reader without a full understanding of the survey results. To improve, the student must ensure all data points are addressed and provide a more detailed analysis to meet the length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows some attempt at organization with an introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph. However, the progression of ideas is limited due to the brevity of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall', 'While', 'In addition', and 'To begin with', but they are sometimes used incorrectly or mechanically. For instance, 'While, full time students...' is grammatically awkward and does not function well as a cohesive link. Paragraphing is present, but the overall structure feels fragmented because the content is too sparse to establish a logical flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and repetitive. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'satisfation' (satisfaction), 'siginificant' (significant), and 'unsatisfied' (dissatisfied). The student relies on basic vocabulary to describe the data, such as 'accounted highest number of user'. There is little evidence of the ability to use less common lexical items or precise academic collocations. To achieve a higher score, the student needs to expand their vocabulary to include more varied and accurate terms for describing trends and data, and pay closer attention to spelling and word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include 'The pie chart and table illustrates' (subject-verb agreement error), 'long distance learner use library least' (missing articles and pluralization), and 'A quarter full time postgraduate students are using library' (missing articles). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. The high frequency of basic errors in such a short text indicates a need for significant improvement in fundamental grammatical accuracy and sentence construction.

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