Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The pie chart shows the students enroll in different types of courses and the table illustare the satisfaction of library users in five different aspects.
Overall,full time undergraduate represent the most proportion in course enrollment, while academic staff accounted for small group. In terms of library satisfaction helpfulness received the most percentage, whereas availability of journals had the least proportion in group.
Full time postgraduate had a 25% users Followed by full time undergraduate. While part time postgraduate accounted with double proportion then distance learning group 16% and 8% considerably. There was a only 1% difference in academic staff and distance leaning.
Regarding library services, 95% of users were very satisfied and only 5% were fairly satisfied in helpfulness of staff . Library opening hours also received good percentage with 65% being very satisfied and 35% fairy satisfied. Available of books users were 50% very Satisfied, 40% fairy satisfied
And 10% not satisfied. Whereas., availability of journals 45%, 35% and 20% in very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied respectively. Reliability of wifi followed the same figure with 48%, 33% and 19%.
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 chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data from the prompt. However, there are some inaccuracies in your reporting of the data. For instance, you state that 'full time postgraduate had a 25% users', whereas the chart indicates 35%. Additionally, your comparison of academic staff and distance learning is slightly confusing. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are transcribed accurately from the source material and that comparisons are clearly linked to the specific categories mentioned.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on the two different data sets. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'whereas', and 'regarding', which helps the flow of information. However, some transitions are mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'Whereas., availability of journals'. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall progression could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring punctuation is used correctly around these devices will help improve the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary to describe the data, using terms like 'proportion', 'enrollment', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'illustare' (illustrate), 'fairy satisfied' (fairly satisfied), and 'Available of books' (Availability of books). These errors occasionally distract the reader. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure you are using the correct word forms (e.g., nouns vs. adjectives). Expanding your range of reporting verbs and descriptive phrases would also help you move into a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'students enroll in' (should be 'students enrolled in'), 'accounted with double proportion then' (should be 'accounted for double the proportion of'), and 'There was a only 1% difference'. These errors, while not impeding communication, are frequent enough to affect the overall fluency. You should focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound. Proofreading for basic errors like missing articles or incorrect verb tenses is essential.
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