Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-17

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 given pie chart and table describe the results of the survey of the library users at the university .

Overall, the pie graph shows that the full time undergraduate people have4 greatest using percentage and secondly full time post graduate . After the it shows that part time graduate , distance and academic staff have descending percentage ratio. The table actually describes the fraction of very satisfied , fairly satisfied and not satisfied library users.

The pie graph illustrates that the full time graduate users have 44 % and full time postgraduate have 25 % and part time graduate have 16 % distance learning have 8% and academic staff have 7 % .

The table shows that user are 65 % satisfied and 35 % little satisfied and 0 % are not satisfied. It illustrates that helpfulness are 95 % and 5 % are very satisfied and litt

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.5

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the task achievement score. While the student attempts to describe the data, the summary is incomplete and ends abruptly mid-sentence ('litt'). The overview provided is basic and lacks a clear synthesis of the data. Furthermore, the reporting of figures is repetitive and lacks analytical comparison. The response fails to cover all parts of the task effectively, as the data from the table is not fully presented or interpreted. To improve, ensure all data points are included, provide a clear overview, and ensure the response meets the minimum length requirement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the progression of ideas is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences and ideas effectively. Phrases like 'After the it shows' are grammatically awkward and hinder the flow of information. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the abrupt ending makes the final paragraph incoherent. To improve, use a wider range of linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'consequently' to connect sentences and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, logical focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. The student relies on basic terms like 'people', 'using percentage', and 'actually describes'. There is a lack of variety in reporting verbs and descriptive language. Some word choices are inaccurate, such as 'descending percentage ratio' and 'little satisfied'. The spelling and word-choice errors, combined with the incomplete final sentence, limit the range of vocabulary displayed. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'proportion', 'category', 'majority', and 'minority', and ensure correct collocations are used when describing statistical data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with article usage ('the pie graph', 'the full time undergraduate'), subject-verb agreement ('user are 65 % satisfied'), and sentence structure ('After the it shows that...'). The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, and the incomplete sentence at the end demonstrates a lack of control. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and the correct use of articles before attempting more complex grammatical structures.

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