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 pie chart and the table represent the findings of a survey of library users at a university.

Overall, it is apparent that, in the given data the full-time undergraduate uses the library most comparatively to the Academic staff. Furthermore, the users are very satisfied with the staff in the library. however the availability of causes journals a negative impact on library.

To commence with, it is noticeable that particularly, full-time undergraduate is the one most interested in library taking 44% of proportion, then full-time postgraduate held 25% of area. Afterwards, only 16% part-time postgraduate goes into library. Whereas, distance learning students of all the courses and academic staff are 8% and 7% respectively. The most library users are very satisfied with staff help making it 95% leaving 5% to fairly satisfied, then the opening hours has satisfaction rating of 65% (very satisfied) and 35%(fairly satisfied). Availability of books and journals held almost same numbers of 50% and 45% for very satisfied, 40% and 35% for fairly satisfied, and some people are not satisfied with these two aspect by 10% and 20% resp. wi-fi reliability is good.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the data, including the user categories and the satisfaction levels. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with specific data from the chart and table. However, the response lacks a degree of analytical depth. For instance, while you mention the satisfaction percentages, you could have made more direct comparisons between the categories (e.g., noting that staff satisfaction is significantly higher than satisfaction with journal availability). Additionally, there is a minor error in the interpretation of the data regarding 'journals' which is slightly confusingly phrased. Overall, you have covered all parts of the task well, but more precise comparative language would elevate the response.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is logically organized into an introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'To commence with', and 'Whereas' to link ideas. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and punctuation errors, such as the sentence starting with 'however' which lacks proper capitalization and punctuation. The transition between the user categories and the satisfaction data is a bit abrupt. Improving the use of linking phrases and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would improve the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'satisfaction rating', and 'reliability'. However, there are instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'availability of causes journals a negative impact' and 'the one most interested in library taking 44% of proportion'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that your word choices are natural and contextually appropriate. Avoid repetitive phrasing and try to vary your descriptive language when discussing percentages and trends.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect the clarity of your writing. Examples include 'the full-time undergraduate uses the library most comparatively to the Academic staff' (incorrect comparative structure) and 'the most library users are very satisfied' (incorrect article usage). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and punctuation, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on sentence construction and proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy will be very beneficial.

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