Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-11
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)
this chart illustrte the resuts of a survay of library user at a university.
the first chart shows the categories of library users. full time undergraduate users use 44% of library . full time undergraduate and full time postgraduate students use library so much as compare to other .those people who use less library are academic staff. is we compare all these categories then the rate of full time undergraduate users is high they use library mostbecause they need information according to thier courses.
the second table shows us library user satisfaction . in library opening hours library users is almost satisfied . library users is fully satisfied with helpfulness of staff.user with the avaibility of books is 50% satisfied but they need o add more books acording to user need. people who visit the library and went to reed books are not satisfied with availibity of journals because they need to hire journals for guiding people.
to sum up, both charts shows most of the people are interested in library and they go to get some information for them.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the task by summarizing the provided chart and table. However, the analysis is quite superficial. While you identify the highest category (full-time undergraduates), you fail to provide specific data points for the other categories, such as part-time students or academic staff. Similarly, the description of the satisfaction table is vague; you mention '50% satisfied' regarding book availability but do not provide a comprehensive overview of the other satisfaction metrics. To improve, ensure you include more specific figures from the data to support your observations and provide a more balanced summary of all categories presented in the visual aids.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and often mechanical. Phrases like 'the first chart' and 'the second table' are used, but there is a lack of sophisticated linking words to connect ideas within sentences or between paragraphs. The progression of ideas is somewhat repetitive, and the final summary is quite brief and does not effectively synthesize the information. Improving the use of transition signals (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. There are several spelling errors, such as 'illustrte', 'resuts', 'survay', 'thier', and 'avaibility'. Additionally, the word choice is often repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'use' or 'users'. You rely on basic vocabulary to describe the data. To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and academic collocations, and pay closer attention to spelling, as these errors can distract the reader and indicate a lack of control over the language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'library users is almost satisfied' (subject-verb agreement), 'as compare to other' (incorrect prepositional phrase), and 'is we compare' (incorrect conjunction). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing capital letters at the start of sentences and issues with spacing. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent sentence structure will help improve your accuracy.
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