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 illustrate the survey findings for the daily library readers at a University, Overall, the most prominent library user were full time undergraduate while the highest satisfaction level was Helpfulness of the Staff.
The analyzed most highest visiting category of library users was undergraduate level students with 44%. However, full time postgraduate students were analyzed for visit ratio with 25%. part time students were 16%. While distance learning and academic staff were almost same percentage for consulting the library.
In the table, highest satisfaction level of the library readers was analyzed for the helpfulness of staff with 95%. The second satisfaction level was for library opening hours with 65%. Then other categorization in order was for availability of books with 50%. while satisfaction for availability of journals and reliability of Wi-Fi were almost same and with having ratio for round about 48 to 45% with sequence.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have successfully identified the main features of the chart and table, such as the highest user category and the top satisfaction rating. However, the response lacks a clear overview of the trends. While you mention the most prominent user group, the summary could be improved by grouping the data more effectively. Some comparisons are present, but the analysis is somewhat mechanical, simply listing percentages rather than synthesizing the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that you highlight significant differences and similarities more clearly, and avoid simply repeating data points without providing a comparative context.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into three paragraphs, which is appropriate for this task. There is a logical progression from the pie chart data to the table data. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally awkward, such as the transition 'Then other categorization in order was for...'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more naturally, rather than relying on simple sequencing words.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic descriptors like 'highest' and 'same percentage'. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'analyzed for visit ratio' and 'having ratio for round about'. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary related to data reporting, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'a significant proportion'. Avoid informal phrasing like 'round about' in an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with article usage ('the highest satisfaction level was Helpfulness of the Staff'), subject-verb agreement ('the most prominent library user were'), and sentence structure ('While distance learning and academic staff were almost same percentage'). The range of structures is limited, consisting mostly of simple sentences. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors like missing articles and pluralization. Incorporating more complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or participial phrases, would also help demonstrate a wider grammatical range.
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