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 chart and table show the result of a survey of library users at a university. It shows the categories of library users and all user satisfaction.
Firstly the categories of library users, which include Academic staff which has the lowest number ratio that is 7%. Distance learning are of 8% that includes all courses. Part-time postgraduate are 16%, little higher than the previous categories. Full-time postgraduate are of 25% and in last it's full-time undergraduate that consisted of 44% of the users which is the highest number ratio.
Secondly the library user satisfaction, that how much the users are satisfied with the services of the library. 65% users are very satisfied with the opening, where 35% people are fairly satisfied with it. 95% users are very satisfied with the the staff that are helping them where only 5% staff is fairly satisfied. If we talk about the availability of books 50% users are very satisfied, 40% are fairly satisfied and 10% people are not satisfied with it. 45% users are very satisfied with the availability of journals, 35% users are fairly satisfied and 20% users are not satisfied with it. In last if we talk about wi-fi 48% users are purely satisfied with it, 33% are fairly satisfied and 19% are not satisfied with the reliability of wi-fi.
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 covered all categories of users and provided a breakdown of satisfaction levels. However, the response lacks a clear overview or summary statement that highlights the most significant trends or comparisons. For example, you could have noted that while satisfaction with staff is very high, satisfaction with library facilities like Wi-Fi and journals is notably lower. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesize the data rather than simply listing the figures for each category, which currently makes the report feel like a mechanical list of statistics.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader navigate the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. Phrases like 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'In last' are used to structure the text, but the flow between sentences is often abrupt. The referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the sentence '5% staff is fairly satisfied', where it is ambiguous whether you mean 5% of the staff or 5% of the users. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between data points would enhance the logical progression of your report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to describe the data clearly. You use terms like 'ratio', 'satisfied', and 'availability' correctly. However, the range is somewhat limited and repetitive, as you frequently rely on the same phrasing ('users are very satisfied', 'users are fairly satisfied'). To improve, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and precise collocations to describe trends and proportions. For instance, instead of repeating 'number ratio', you could use 'proportion', 'percentage', or 'share'. The word choice is generally accurate, but lacks the sophistication required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, though there are several grammatical errors. For example, 'Distance learning are of 8%' should be 'Distance learners account for 8%', and 'in last it's full-time undergraduate' is grammatically awkward. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and preposition usage, such as '5% staff is fairly satisfied' (should be '5% of users'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the data, they occur frequently enough to limit your score. Focus on subject-verb agreement and using more precise verb forms to describe statistical data.
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