Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-12
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 report illustrates the kinds of library users and proportion of their satisfaction from the various library's conditions the figures are given in percentage.
Overall, the highest percentage of library users is full-time undergraduate, where as the library is least used by the Academic staff. The staff is very helpful as a large proportion of book readers is satisfied. The percentage of not satisfied library users is about the availability of journals.
To begin with, the proportion of the librarian using library is 44% which are full-time undergraduate. Only 25% full-time postgraduates are using library. The proportion of part-time postgraduate book readers is 16 percent. Distance learning users are 8% and the Acedmic staff using library is least.
Furthermore, 65% of users are very satisfied with the library opening hours as it matches their schedule, 95% users finds the staff most helpful. 50% of book readers are very satisfied.
with the books available at library where as 10% are not satisfied. 20% are not satisfied with the journals available. 48% users find the wi-fi most reliable and useful.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, such as the user categories and satisfaction levels. However, the reporting is inconsistent. For instance, the statement 'the library is least used by the Academic staff' is not supported by the data provided in the text, and the description of satisfaction levels is somewhat fragmented. While you have identified key trends, the comparison between categories could be more analytical. To improve, ensure that every claim made is clearly supported by the figures and avoid jumping between disparate data points without a clear logical structure. The overview is present but lacks a clear synthesis of the most significant trends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the flow between sentences is occasionally mechanical, and some transitions are abrupt, such as the start of the final paragraph. The use of cohesive devices is limited; for example, the phrase 'with the books available at library where as 10% are not satisfied' is poorly connected to the previous sentence, creating a disjointed reading experience. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would significantly enhance the logical progression of your report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'satisfied', and 'reliable'. However, there are instances of inaccurate word choice and spelling errors, such as 'Acedmic' instead of 'Academic' and 'librarian' when referring to the user categories. The phrasing 'kinds of library users' is somewhat simplistic. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensure that your spelling is accurate. Expanding your vocabulary to include more varied ways of describing statistical changes or comparisons would also be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'the proportion of the librarian using library is 44%' is grammatically awkward, and there are issues with article usage and preposition placement throughout the text. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with sentence fragments like 'with the books available at library where as 10% are not satisfied.' To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, and ensure that your sentences are complete and punctuated correctly.
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