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 illustrates the categories of library users and the table compares the satisfaction of library users in a university.
Overall, full-time undergraduate students are on the top list of library users and academic staff are the least in the data. Mostly Students are satisfied with the helpfulness of staff whereas, most of them are not happy with the library wi-fi.
Bachelor students are highest in numbers by 44%. Master students are in the second number by 25%. Academic staff and distance learning students are difference of one percent by 7% to 8% and part-time postgraduate are double from distance learning students by 16%.
Students are satisfy with the staff by 95% ,5% are fairly satisfied. Whereas student are happy with opening hours by 65% satisfied and 35% and 35% are fairly satisfied. Moreover, availability of books and journal are difference by 5 percent 50% and 45%. fairly satisfied are 40% from availability of books and 35% from journals . 10% are not satisfied with the books and 20% are not happy with the availability of journals. 48% are happy and 33% are fairly satisfied. Most of them are not happy with wi-fi by19%.
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 the data and provided relevant comparisons. You covered both the categories of users and the satisfaction levels. However, the reporting of figures is sometimes confusing, particularly in the second paragraph where the comparison of academic staff and distance learning students is unclear. Additionally, the description of satisfaction levels becomes repetitive and lacks a clear structure, making it difficult for the reader to follow the trends. To improve, ensure that you group related data points more logically and avoid listing every single percentage, as this can obscure the main trends you are trying to highlight.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader navigate the information. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall' and 'Moreover' to link ideas. However, the progression within the second paragraph is weak. The sentences often feel like a list of statistics rather than a cohesive analysis. The referencing is sometimes ambiguous, such as when you mention 'they' or 'them' without a clear antecedent. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure that each sentence flows logically from the previous one, rather than just presenting data points in isolation.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to describe the data clearly enough to be understood. You use terms like 'illustrates', 'compares', and 'satisfaction' correctly. However, there is a lack of variety in your phrasing, and some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'on the top list' or 'are difference of one percent'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'a significant proportion'. Expanding your range of synonyms for 'satisfied' or 'happy' would also enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For example, 'Students are satisfy with the staff' should be 'Students are satisfied with the staff', and 'are difference by 5 percent' is grammatically incorrect. There are also issues with punctuation and sentence fragments. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of adjectives versus verbs to ensure your sentences are grammatically sound.
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