Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-22
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 illustrates the five categories of library users and satisfaction at a university.
Overall, the numerous users of library are full-time undergraduate and the full-time postgraduate is highest among part-time postgraduate, distance learning and academic staff. However, it is lower than full-time undergraduate.
The numerous users of library are full-time undergraduate thats have the 44% in counting. And the other massive category of library user is full-time postgraduate. No.of full-time postgraduate are 25%. The other three categories such as part-time postgraduate, distance learning(all courses), and academic staff has low percentage than the first and second one. The other three categories have 16%, 8% and 7% respectively.
Multiple people are satisfied for the library opening hours in percentage we can say about 65% but there is a small amount of members that do not be fulfilled there were 35% people.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which negatively impacts the score. While you have identified the main features of the pie chart, the description of the table regarding satisfaction is underdeveloped. You mention 65% and 35% but fail to clearly link these figures to the specific categories or provide a meaningful comparison. The overview is present but lacks depth. To improve, ensure you provide a more comprehensive summary of all data points presented in the prompt and ensure you meet the minimum length requirement to allow for full development of your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes mechanical. For example, the transition 'And the other massive category' is informal and lacks academic tone. Referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'the first and second one', which makes the flow of information feel slightly disjointed. To improve, use a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your sentences and ideas more naturally, ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, logical progression.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety expected at higher bands. You rely on repetitive phrasing, such as 'The numerous users of library' and 'The other three categories'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'in counting' and 'do not be fulfilled', which sound unnatural. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe data trends and avoid repeating the same sentence structures. Expanding your range of synonyms for 'users', 'percentage', and 'satisfaction' will significantly enhance your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. For instance, 'The pie chart and table illustrates' contains a subject-verb agreement error. Other issues include 'thats have the 44% in counting' and 'No.of full-time postgraduate are 25%', which are grammatically incorrect. Punctuation and article usage also need attention. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and sentence construction. Proofreading for common errors like missing articles or incorrect verb forms will help you achieve a higher level of accuracy.
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