Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-18
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 pie chart illustrates the categories of library users and table represent the information regarding the percentage of library user satisfaction in univercity.
Overall, In pie graph Dominant categories was Full-time
undergraduate and minor was Academic staff. In table graph the highest percentage was very satisfied in Helpfulness of staff and lowest was Availability of journals.
To begin with Pie chart the highest library user was represented 44% of Full-time undergraduate. And 25% of Full-time postgraduate was second highest. The average library user was 16% of part-time postgraduate. Academic staff was represented 7% of user and Distance learning was 8%.
In table chart very satisfied user was Helpfulness of staff represented 95% and it was 0% of not satisfied. The avarage percentage of satisfaction in the Availability of books it was represented by 50%. And the lowest percentage of satisfaction were the Relaiability of wi-fi and Availability of journals leaded by 48 and 45.
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 pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data from the charts. However, the response lacks a more analytical approach; for instance, you list the percentages rather than making meaningful comparisons between the categories or satisfaction levels. To improve, focus on grouping data points to highlight trends or significant differences, such as contrasting the high satisfaction with staff against the lower satisfaction with facilities. The information is accurate, but the development of the data could be more sophisticated to reach a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'In table chart' to transition between ideas. However, the flow is somewhat mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the sentence structure makes it difficult to link the satisfaction levels to the specific categories. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence clearly connects to the previous one would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey the basic information. You use some subject-specific terms like 'percentage', 'categories', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'table graph' (which is redundant) and 'leaded by' (which is incorrect in this context). Additionally, there are spelling errors like 'univercity' and 'avarage'. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure you are using collocations correctly to describe data trends.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('table represent', 'category was'), article usage ('In pie graph'), and prepositional errors. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To reach a higher band, you should focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, particularly with verb tenses and pluralisation, and aim to incorporate a wider variety of error-free complex sentence structures.
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