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 show the information about the library users and staff of library . The library is build in a university .

The user satisfied library open hours 65 user but fair satsfied hours 35 user .The helpfulness staff 95 user satisfied and 5 user fairly satisfied . Then avalibility of books 50 user very satisfied and 40 fair satisfied and 10 not satisfy . The avalibility of journals 45 user vary satisfied , 35 user fair satisfied and 20 not satisfy . The reliability of wifi 48 user is satisfy , 33 user fair satisfy and 19 user not satisfy .

In library the acdamic staff is 7% . The distance learning is 8% . The part time postgarduate is 16% but full time postgraduate is 25% and full time under graduate 44% . In this library books , helpfull staff , journals , wifi or library opening hours are mention .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, including the survey results and the user categories. However, the presentation is largely a list of figures rather than a cohesive summary. While you have identified the key data points, there is a lack of analytical comparison. For instance, you could have highlighted that staff helpfulness received the highest satisfaction rating, whereas library opening hours and wifi reliability had lower satisfaction levels. To improve, focus on grouping related data and using comparative language (e.g., 'significantly higher,' 'the majority of') rather than simply listing the numbers for each category.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and lacks logical flow. There is a heavy reliance on simple sentence structures and repetitive phrasing (e.g., '35 user fair satisfied'). The use of cohesive devices is very limited; you rely on simple connectors like 'Then' or 'In library,' which do not effectively link your ideas. To improve, use a wider range of linking words such as 'furthermore,' 'in contrast,' or 'consequently' to show the relationship between the different data points and improve the overall flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, often relying on the same words to describe satisfaction levels. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'acdamic' for 'academic,' 'postgarduate' for 'postgraduate,' and 'helpfull' for 'helpful.' The phrasing is often unnatural, such as '65 user but fair satsfied hours 35 user.' To reach a higher band, you need to use a more varied range of vocabulary to describe trends and statistics, and ensure that you use the correct word forms (e.g., using 'satisfied' as an adjective rather than 'satisfy').

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response consists almost entirely of simple sentences with frequent grammatical errors. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'This chart show,' 'The library is build') and pluralisation (e.g., '65 user' instead of '65 users'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with spaces placed incorrectly before periods. There is no evidence of complex sentence structures, which are necessary for higher band scores. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, ensuring correct verb tenses, and practicing the use of complex sentences using subordinating conjunctions like 'although' or 'while.'

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