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 illustrate the library users at a university by a result of survey. The chart shows the categories of library user. Most of the user were full time undergraduates with a ratio of 44 %. The most least ratio is 7% of academic staff. The percentage of full time postgraduate is 25%. The fraction of part time postgraduate is 16%. Meanwhile the ratio of distance learning is only 8%. The table below the chart shows the satisfaction ratio of library users. 65% of the user is very satisfied with the library opening hour while 35% of the users is fairly satisfied with this. 95% of the users is fully satisfied with the helpful way of acting of staff, moreover 50% of the user is strongly satisfied with the availability of books while 40% is fairly satisfied and 10% is not satisfied at all. In addition, 45% of public is satisfied on the availability of journals whereas 35% is pretty satisfied and 20% is not satisfied with it. Furthermore, 48% of the users is completely satisifie

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, but it is incomplete as it ends abruptly mid-sentence. While you successfully identified the categories of users and some satisfaction metrics, the lack of a concluding summary or a complete analysis of the final data points prevents a higher score. You have attempted to make comparisons, such as noting the highest and lowest user categories, but the analysis remains largely descriptive rather than analytical. To improve, ensure you group data logically rather than listing every figure, and always provide a clear overview of the main trends observed in the data.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into two main sections, but the paragraphing is insufficient. The text feels like a list of statistics rather than a cohesive report. While you use some cohesive devices like 'Meanwhile', 'In addition', and 'Furthermore', the flow is somewhat mechanical. The abrupt ending significantly disrupts the coherence of the final paragraph. To improve, use more sophisticated linking phrases to connect ideas and ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus, such as one for user demographics and another for satisfaction levels, rather than jumping between them.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is repetitive. You frequently use 'ratio' and 'percentage' where other terms like 'proportion' or 'share' would be more appropriate. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'helpful way of acting of staff' and 'most least ratio'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and avoid repeating the same sentence structures. Expanding your range of synonyms for data description will help you communicate more effectively and professionally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Most of the user were', '65% of the user is'). You rely heavily on simple sentence structures. While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors in phrasing or word choice. Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the incomplete final sentence is a significant issue. To improve, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement and try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures, ensuring they are grammatically accurate.

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