Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-19
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 shares the proportion of distinct categories of library users whereas, the table provide the survey data among library users.
Overall, Full time undergraduates using the library with half of the proportion, following by full-time and part-time graduates keeping with second and third largest place.The academic remains the lowest between all, While helpfulness of staff gained the popularity in user satisfaction, however, people are not happy with the availibility of journals with least satisfaction found in survey.
Full-time undergraduates holding almost half of the total categories with 44%, the full-time postgraduates and part-time postgraduates with 25% and 16% respectively,However, the least library users are found in distance learning with 8% and academic staff 7%.
In contrast, the proportion of library user satisfaction among five different facilities categorized in three stages.The most trustship found in staff support with markedly 95% the highest among all with 0% dissatisfaction.Those who satisfied with library commencing hours on the second most satisfied with 65% and fairly satisfied with 35%. While, the availibility of journals satisfied least with 45% satisfaction and 20% dissatisfaction.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including the breakdown of user categories and the satisfaction levels. However, the overview is slightly confusing; for instance, stating that 'academic remains the lowest' is inaccurate as the chart shows 'academic staff' at 7% and 'distance learning' at 8%. The comparison between the two data sets is attempted but lacks clarity in the synthesis. While the key features are identified, the lack of precision in reporting figures and the slight misinterpretation of the data prevent a higher score. The response would benefit from a more accurate summary of the trends rather than just listing percentages.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is hindered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. The use of cohesive devices is often forced or incorrect, such as 'The academic remains the lowest between all, While helpfulness of staff gained the popularity'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the connection between sentences is not always smooth. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks a clear progression of ideas. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one would significantly enhance the coherence of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The range of vocabulary is limited and occasionally inappropriate for an academic report. There are several instances of awkward word choices, such as 'trustship' instead of 'satisfaction' or 'confidence', and 'commencing hours' instead of 'opening hours'. Some phrases are repetitive, and the student struggles with precise terminology related to data description. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of sophisticated or precise vocabulary limits the score. To improve, the student should focus on learning collocations related to data interpretation and avoiding non-standard word formations.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the table provide'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence structures (e.g., 'Full time undergraduates using the library with half of the proportion'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences and misused commas. While the student attempts some complex structures, they are often faulty. A focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and proofreading for common errors like article usage would help improve the accuracy of the writing.
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