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 given diagram illustrates the outcomes of a survey conducted at a university library users. Overall it shows the categories of library users and feedback about different factors of library with given percentage.
Firstly, the categories are also distributed in percentage. The largest sector among this is full time graduate students using library that is more than 40%. Second to this is full time post graduates that is a 25% in graph, part time post graduates also access the library books almost 16% of students. It is also used by other courses students 8% in total usage and lastly academic staff uses the books about 7% of all library users.
Additionally, it also gives the information about library user satisfaction that is taken from library users about services and functions of library. Most of students are satisfied with the library opening hours about 65% and some are on edge of satisfaction by library hours. Moreover, the availability of books is a problem as 10% are not satisfied with the books and 40% for unavailability of journals. The reliability of internet at library is quite good with 48% satisfied and 19% are not happy.
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
The response covers the main features of both the chart and the table, providing a clear overview. You successfully identified the largest user group (full-time graduates) and highlighted key satisfaction metrics. However, the report lacks a clear, analytical comparison between the two data sets. For instance, you could have linked the high satisfaction with opening hours to the specific user groups mentioned earlier. Additionally, some data points are slightly imprecise, such as describing 40% as 'unavailability of journals' when the chart likely refers to dissatisfaction with journal availability. To reach a higher band, ensure that data is grouped logically and that the relationship between the categories and the satisfaction levels is more explicitly stated.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, a section for user categories, and a section for satisfaction levels. The progression of ideas is generally clear. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'Firstly', 'Second to this', and 'Additionally' are used to link sentences, but the flow between ideas could be smoother. Some referencing is slightly unclear, such as 'some are on edge of satisfaction', which is vague. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would enhance the overall coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the information, such as 'distributed', 'sector', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'on edge of satisfaction' and 'not happy'. The term 'access the library books' is slightly unnatural in this context. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations related to data reporting, such as 'account for', 'represent', or 'a significant proportion'. The vocabulary is sufficient for the task, but it lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text. For example, 'conducted at a university library users' should be 'conducted among university library users', and 'that is a 25% in graph' is grammatically incorrect. There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases, such as 'at library' instead of 'at the library'. While these errors do not impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct article usage will help improve your accuracy.
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