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 provided chart illustrates different categories of library users .Similarly ,undergraduates ,postgraduates and academic staff. More ever, it also illustrates the satisfaction about a number of library users. Overall, all courses include undergraduates , postgraduates, full time postgraduates and academic staff. In the categories of library users the maximum range of being using are undergraduates candidates. More ever the minimum range of library user are academic staff. More ever about the library user satisfaction the highest satisfaction is about helpfulness and the lowest range is about availability of books. Initially , we discuss about the different categories of different users. Similarly ,full time undergraduates ,part time postgraduates ,academic staff and full time postgraduates. 44% ratio is highest in all the users and it is about full time undergraduates and the minimum ratio is about academic staff who often use 7%. While full time postgraduates use 25% ratio. Now , we discuss about satisfaction of library users. Helpfulness staff satisfy by this version ,their satisfying ratio is about 95%. While availability of books , journals and reliability of Wifi users have a moderate ratio. Its round about 10% ,20% ,and 19%.
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 attempts to cover the main features of the data, but the presentation is significantly flawed. While you identify the highest and lowest categories, the description of the satisfaction data is inaccurate; for instance, you state the satisfaction for 'availability of books' is the lowest, but the data provided in the prompt (which you misinterpret as 10%) is actually quite high. Furthermore, the report lacks a clear, analytical overview. The summary is fragmented, and the misinterpretation of the satisfaction percentages—confusing the 'dissatisfaction' or 'neutral' figures with the satisfaction ratings—prevents a clear summary of the main trends. You need to focus on accurately reporting the data provided rather than making general statements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. The use of cohesive devices is often mechanical and repetitive, such as the frequent and incorrect use of 'More ever' and 'Similarly' at the start of sentences. Referencing is also unclear; for example, 'satisfy by this version' is confusing and does not link effectively to the data. The structure feels disjointed, with sentences that do not flow logically from one to the next. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words correctly and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, unified focus that guides the reader through the data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and often used inaccurately. Phrases like 'maximum range of being using' and 'satisfy by this version' are unnatural and impede clarity. You rely on basic terminology and struggle to use academic collocations appropriate for a data report. There are also issues with word choice, such as using 'ratio' when referring to percentages. To reach a higher band, you should practice using more precise academic vocabulary, such as 'proportion', 'percentage', 'account for', and 'constitute', and ensure that your word choices accurately reflect the data presented in the charts.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often make the meaning difficult to follow. There are issues with sentence structure, such as fragments ('Similarly, undergraduates, postgraduates and academic staff.') and incorrect verb forms ('the minimum range of library user are academic staff'). Punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent spacing and unnecessary commas. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty, leading to a lack of clarity. You need to focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring subjects and verbs agree, and reducing the number of errors in simple sentences before attempting more complex grammatical forms.
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