Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-15
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)
The pie chart and table illustrates the result of a survey of Library user at an university.
Overall, In the pie chart full time undergraduate students shares the highest portion while academic staff records lowest. In an addition in the table library user gives the accounts for helpfulness of staff.
On the other hand, full time undergraduate user at the peak following by full time postgraduate students. Similarly part time postgraduate go down comparison to full time undergraduate and full time postgraduate. To describe about the table there is zero user not satisfy in terms of library opening hours and helpfulness of staff.
In general, Academic staff and distance learning stay in lower than others remaining user. Library user satisfaction level of the rest of the three lesser than others two.
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 fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While you have identified some main features, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates, the analysis is superficial and lacks the necessary detail to fully address the prompt. Comparisons are attempted but are often unclear, such as the vague reference to 'the rest of the three'. To improve, you must provide a more comprehensive overview of the data, ensure all categories are clearly referenced, and expand your analysis to meet the length requirement. The current response is too brief to adequately report on the provided chart and table.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or misused, such as 'In an addition in the table' and 'On the other hand', which do not accurately reflect the relationship between the ideas. Referencing is sometimes confusing, making it difficult for the reader to follow the comparison between the categories. To improve, focus on using transition signals that logically connect your sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus. Improving the flow between the pie chart description and the table analysis is essential for a higher score.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, which hinders the clarity of your report. Phrases like 'shares the highest portion' and 'records lowest' are functional but basic. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'user not satisfy' instead of 'users were not dissatisfied'. You rely heavily on simple descriptors, which prevents you from demonstrating a wider range of vocabulary. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data reporting, such as 'account for', 'constitute', 'a significant proportion', or 'marginal'. Expanding your range of synonyms will help you describe the data more effectively.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues ('The pie chart and table illustrates', 'full time undergraduate students shares') and article usage errors ('at an university'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often contain errors that impede clarity. For example, 'Library user satisfaction level of the rest of the three lesser than others two' is grammatically incomplete and confusing. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, before attempting more complex structures.
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