Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-08
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 given chart and table show the categories of library users at university which includes academic staff, distance learning, part-time postgraduates, full-time postgraduates last but not least full-time undergraduate students.
This chart illustrates the categories of library users and their satisfaction levels with various services. It shows that full-time undergraduate students are the largest group, while academic staff and part-time postgraduate students make up smaller proportions. The satisfaction data highlights high ratings for library opening hours and helpfulness of staff, but lower satisfaction for availability of journals and reliability of Wi-Fi.
Opening hours
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is significantly under-length at 93 words. Consequently, the response is incomplete and fails to provide a comprehensive summary of the data. While the introduction identifies the categories, the body paragraph only touches upon the satisfaction levels in a very general way without providing specific data points or meaningful comparisons between the groups. To improve, you must describe the key features of the chart and table in detail, including specific figures, and ensure you reach the required word count to fully address the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too brief to demonstrate a clear logical progression or effective use of cohesive devices. While there is a basic attempt at paragraphing, the text ends abruptly after the heading 'Opening hours', indicating an unfinished response. There is no evidence of linking words or a logical flow between the introduction and the body. To improve, you should structure your response with a clear overview, followed by two or three body paragraphs that group related data logically, using cohesive devices like 'in contrast', 'furthermore', or 'however' to connect your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is functional but limited. You have correctly identified the categories and some general concepts like 'satisfaction levels' and 'proportions'. However, the range is insufficient to demonstrate flexibility or precision due to the brevity of the text. There is no attempt to use less common vocabulary or sophisticated collocations related to data description. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology for describing trends and comparisons, such as 'a significant majority', 'a marginal difference', or 'fluctuated', to enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammar is generally accurate in the few sentences provided, with no major errors that impede communication. However, the range of structures is very limited. The sentences are mostly simple or compound, lacking the complex structures required for higher bands. Because the response is so short, it is impossible to assess your ability to maintain accuracy over a longer piece of writing. To improve, focus on incorporating a variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or passive voice constructions, to describe the data more effectively.
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