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 and table chart represent the data of the categories of library users and their satisfaction level in the university.
Overall, in the the pie chart the maximum number of proportation were seen full-time undergraduate while, the least preferable choice was academic staff. The table shows the least satisfied user were in helpfulness of staff department and the most satisfied individuals were in library opennig hours.
In the pie chart, the most popular sector were full-time undergraduate 44% which is followed by full-time postgraduate which accounted 25%. The least porprotation were observed by academic staff 7% and 8% in distance learning. The part-time postgraduate hold a portion of 16%.
In the table given, the reliability of wi-fi showed a downward trend from very satisfied 48% to not satisfied 19%. However, the library opening hours was very satisfied at the beginning 65% and later decreased to 0% of not satisfied people.
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
The response covers the main features of the data, including the categories of library users and the satisfaction levels. However, the analysis of the table is somewhat superficial. For instance, the description of the 'reliability of wi-fi' and 'library opening hours' is slightly confusing, as the data in the table likely represents a breakdown of satisfaction levels (e.g., very satisfied, satisfied, not satisfied) rather than a trend over time. The student misinterprets the static table data as a 'downward trend' or a change over time, which indicates a misunderstanding of the data presentation. While the main features are identified, the interpretation lacks the necessary precision required for a higher band.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs for the chart and table respectively. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally inaccurate. For example, the phrase 'in the the pie chart' contains a repetition error, and the transition between the two body paragraphs is abrupt. While the progression of ideas is generally clear, the referencing is sometimes weak, and the overall flow could be improved with more varied linking words to connect the data points more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several spelling errors, such as 'proportation' (proportion), 'opennig' (opening), and 'porprotation' (proportion). Additionally, word choice is occasionally awkward, such as 'the least preferable choice was academic staff' and 'the most popular sector were full-time undergraduate'. The range of vocabulary is limited, and the student relies on basic descriptors. To improve, the student should focus on accurate spelling and using more sophisticated collocations to describe statistical data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the most popular sector were', 'the least satisfied user were') and missing articles or prepositions. Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is often repetitive. While the meaning is usually clear, the frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the response from reaching a higher band. More attention to pluralisation and verb agreement is necessary.
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