Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
The chart and table illesturate the out side of a one repote of library student users at a university there are many ctegories can interface these process
Overview there are many category can spend money on different way in these table and chart can show how much these type of data can provide on work
These chart can see in highest category full time undergraduates in 44% uses libararyand seond full time postgraduates 25% data use and acadomic staff lower them 7% all courses 8% and part time postgraduates in these chart on 16%
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response attempts to address the task by summarizing the provided chart and table. However, the information is presented in a fragmented and disorganized manner. While you identify some key figures, such as the 44% for full-time undergraduates, the lack of a clear structure makes it difficult to follow the comparison. The overview is weak and does not effectively highlight the main trends or significant differences between the categories. Furthermore, the description of the table data is essentially a list of numbers without meaningful synthesis or analysis, which is required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The essay lacks logical organization. There is no clear paragraphing, and the transition between the chart data and the table data is abrupt. The use of cohesive devices is almost entirely absent, and the sentences are often disconnected, making the flow of information difficult to follow. The lack of logical progression means the reader struggles to understand how the different pieces of information relate to one another. To improve, you should group related information into distinct paragraphs and use linking words to connect your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary is very limited and often inaccurate. There are numerous spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'illesturate' for illustrate, 'ctegories' for categories, 'libarary' for library, and 'jounais' for journals. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to describe the data precisely; for example, you rely on repetitive phrasing like 'in these table and chart' and 'in these statement'. You need to expand your range of academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'account for', 'the majority of', or 'a significant proportion'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammar is consistently weak, with frequent errors that often impede communication. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structure, resulting in run-on sentences and fragments. Punctuation is largely ignored, and there are significant issues with subject-verb agreement and word order. For instance, 'These chart can see in highest category' is grammatically incorrect. The response lacks complex sentence structures, and the high frequency of errors makes the text difficult to read and understand. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for errors is essential.
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