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)
Pie chart shows the shows the percentage of students using library. While, table given below shows feedback of students according to a inspection.
Overall, Pie charts illustrates the highest percentage of undergraduate students and smallest fraction of academic staff using library. And table which is given right below shows the feedback of scholars using library.
According to pie chart pupils of undergraduate shows highest ration of 44% for full time. Then learners of postgraduate shows rate of 25% for most hours of the day which is followed by 16% and 8% for postgraduate only part-time and scholars of distance learning for all courses. Fraction of 7% academic staff is smallest in this pie chart.
Table constraints for the feedback of students including opening and closing hours of library, helpfulness of staff, availability of books and reliability of wi-fi. Most members showed satisfaction on opening and closing of doors and helpfulness of staff. While most participants showed dissatisfaction on avaiblility of journals and reliability of wi-fi
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of both the pie chart and the table, identifying the highest and lowest categories and summarizing the feedback trends. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, while you mention the percentages for the pie chart, you do not effectively compare the categories or group the data logically. The description of the table is also quite brief and lacks specific data points, which are necessary to fully support the summary. To improve, ensure you provide a more detailed overview and select key data points to illustrate your points rather than simply listing figures.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate. For example, the use of 'While,' at the start of a sentence is grammatically incorrect in this context, and the transition between the pie chart and the table is abrupt. The referencing is also occasionally unclear, such as 'Table constraints for the feedback,' which does not accurately describe the data. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'inspection' instead of 'survey,' 'pupils' instead of 'students,' and 'ration' instead of 'ratio.' Additionally, there are spelling errors like 'avaiblility.' To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more academic collocations and precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion,' 'accounted for,' or 'indicated.' The current range is limited and relies on repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are issues with article usage (e.g., 'Pie chart shows the shows the'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain errors in basic syntax, such as 'Table constraints for the feedback of students including opening and closing hours.' There is a lack of complex sentence structures, which limits the grammatical range. Focusing on basic accuracy, such as correct article usage and verb forms, will help improve your score significantly.
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