Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
in the image i can see a pie chart and the pie chart shows the categories of library users. It has five categories the first one is academic staff, second is full time undergraduate, third is full time post graduate, fourth is part time postgraduate and the last one is distance learing of all the courses. there are seven percent staff who are academikc staff while half of the staff is are full time undergraduate where as a good percent of staff are full time post graduate which are almost half of the full time undergraduate staff. there are sixteen percent staff who are part time postgraduate and only a less percentage of people are distance learning. by this i can see the that most people are full time undergraduate users on the other hand there are less users who are academic staff. in this image there is a table also that shows how many percente people are happy with the librabry timings, staff, number of books,journals and wifi services.by looking the table it is clearly evident that most of the people are happy with all the services and no one is unsatisfied with the services.
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 describing the pie chart and table, but it fails to provide a clear overview or highlight key trends effectively. The analysis is superficial, relying on basic descriptions rather than meaningful comparisons. For instance, stating 'half of the staff is are full time undergraduate' is inaccurate based on typical chart data, and the description of the table is vague, failing to mention specific percentages or key findings. To improve, you must synthesize the data rather than listing categories, and ensure your summary captures the most significant features of the visual information provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. The flow of ideas is mechanical, relying on simple transitions like 'the first one is', 'second is', and 'in this image'. There is a lack of sophisticated cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas logically. While the progression is somewhat chronological, the absence of clear paragraph breaks between the description of the pie chart and the table hinders the overall structure. Improving the use of linking words and organizing the response into distinct paragraphs would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, often relying on basic terms like 'people', 'staff', and 'services'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'academikc', 'learing', 'librabry', and 'percente'. The phrasing is often unnatural, such as 'a good percent of staff' and 'a less percentage of people'. To reach a higher band, you need to use a wider range of vocabulary, including more precise terms for describing data (e.g., 'proportion', 'segment', 'majority', 'minority') and ensure accurate spelling and word choice throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'half of the staff is are' and 'there are sixteen percent staff'. Punctuation is also problematic, with run-on sentences and a lack of proper capitalization. The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles and prepositions. Increasing the variety of sentence structures will also help demonstrate a better command of grammar.
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