Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-14
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 given pie chart shows the proportion of the percentage of library users in various categories and the bar graph shows the data on satisfaction level based on - library opening hours, helpfulness of staff, availibility of books and journals and reliability of wi-fi.
Allover, the full- time graduates are the highest users among all, accounted for 44%, and academics staff are at the least, represented by 7%. The Full time graduate users are at 25% , securing 1/4th off the entire data. Out of remianing 24% , 8% users visit the library to study on distance learning and 16% users who are pursuing part time postgraduate.
The bargraph shows the data on percantage of satisfaction level. Out of cent percent, 95 % of the people have voted very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, followed by library opening hours at 65%, avalibility of books at 50% and relibaility of wifi at 48%. The least percentage has been secured under very satisfied category is for availibilty of journals. The highest percentage under the 'not satisfied' category has been recorded by availbility of journals, followed reliability of wifi at 19% and availibility of books at 10%.
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the bar graph. You provided a clear overview and included relevant data points to support your descriptions. However, there are some inaccuracies in your interpretation of the data; for instance, you state that 'full-time graduates' are 44% and then mention 'full-time graduate users' are 25%, which is confusing and suggests a misreading of the categories. Additionally, the comparison between the categories could be more analytical rather than just listing percentages. To improve, ensure you clearly distinguish between the different user groups and focus on the most significant trends rather than listing every single figure.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into three paragraphs, which is a logical structure for this task. You use some cohesive devices such as 'followed by' and 'the highest percentage', which helps the flow of information. However, the transition between the pie chart analysis and the bar graph analysis is somewhat abrupt. The use of 'Allover' at the beginning of the second paragraph is an incorrect cohesive marker; 'Overall' would be more appropriate. Furthermore, some sentences feel a bit disjointed. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'categories', and 'satisfaction level'. However, there are several spelling errors throughout the text, such as 'availibility', 'remianing', 'bargraph', 'relibaility', and 'availibilty'. These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, the lack of precision and the recurring spelling mistakes limit the score. To reach a higher band, focus on accurate spelling and try to incorporate more varied synonyms to avoid repetitive phrasing like 'the data on'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the clarity of your writing. For example, 'the proportion of the percentage of library users' is redundant and awkward. You also have issues with article usage and prepositions, such as 'academics staff are at the least' (should be 'academic staff are the least') and 'secured under very satisfied category' (missing 'the'). While your meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors suggests a need for more careful proofreading and a better grasp of sentence construction and article usage.
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