Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-21
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 illustrates categories of users and table provide information about satisfaction of users at a university .
Overall, the full-time undergraduate are the major users among all categories .Inaddition, helpfulness of staff have great satisfaction.
The pie chart provides an insightful perspective on categories of library users.The full time undergraduate have about 44% moreover , full time postgraduate users are a exact quarter . The part time postgraduate ,distance learningand academic staff have ratio of about 16%,8%,7% respectively .
The table depicts satisfication of users helping of staff is about of 95 % and fairly statisfication is negligible .The users are happy with 65% of opening hours .and other remaining availability of books ,journals and reliability with ratio of 50%,45%,48% respectively .The availability of books with 40% is major in fairly satisfied . The 20% of users are major in not satisfied .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the chart and table, but it fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words. While you have identified the key categories and satisfaction levels, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a cohesive synthesis of the data. The under-length penalty significantly impacts the score, as the task instructions were not fully met. To improve, ensure you provide a more detailed overview and expand on the comparisons between the different user categories and their satisfaction levels to ensure you comfortably exceed the word count threshold.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally awkward, such as the use of 'moreover' and 'respectively' in ways that do not always flow naturally. The transition between the pie chart data and the table data is abrupt. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the information presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several spelling errors, such as 'satisfication' and 'statisfication', and some awkward phrasing like 'major in fairly satisfied'. You rely on basic descriptors and struggle with accurate collocations. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'constitute', 'account for', or 'predominant', and ensure you proofread for basic spelling errors which detract from the professional tone of your report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles ('the full-time undergraduate'), subject-verb agreement issues ('table provide', 'helpfulness of staff have'), and punctuation errors. These errors are noticeable and occasionally impede the flow of the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, particularly subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, before attempting more complex grammatical structures.
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