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 graph illustrates percentages of various categories of library users at a university. While the table give information about satisfaction ratio about library user.
Overall, full-time undergraduate are the highest library user. However, a fewer academic staff use library. Moreover, as per table most of the members have been very satisfied with it.
To begin with, only 7% academic staff use library, which is the lowest one. In addition, full- time postgraduate utilize this place more with 25% than part-time postgraduate at 16%. Furthermore, less than one half library users are full-time undergraduate. However, only 8% distance learner use this library.
As per table, for availability of books one half people very satisfied, followed by 40% fairly satisfied and 10% not satisfied. Moreover, 65% individuals very satisfied with library opening hours. Furthermore, most of the user not satisfied with availability of journals at 20%. On the other hand, 95% user happy with hospitality of staff. In addition, 48% keen with reliability of wi-fi, followed by 33% and 19% fairly satisfied and not fond of respectively.
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 both the chart and the table. You have successfully identified the highest and lowest categories of users and highlighted key satisfaction metrics. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, you mention that 'most of the members have been very satisfied', but you could improve by making more direct comparisons between categories or satisfaction levels to better highlight the trends. The summary of the table data is a bit list-like, lacking a cohesive synthesis of the information provided. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to the categories they describe and avoid simply listing percentages.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'In addition', and 'Furthermore'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, there are issues with referencing; for example, 'the table give information about satisfaction ratio about library user' is grammatically awkward and impacts the flow. The transition between the pie chart description and the table data is abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would enhance the overall coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'illustrates', 'percentages', and 'reliability'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and collocation errors, such as 'satisfaction ratio about library user' instead of 'satisfaction levels among library users', and 'keen with' instead of 'satisfied with'. Some phrasing is also unnatural, such as 'not fond of respectively'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for a higher band. Focusing on collocations and more academic phrasing would be beneficial.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('the table give', 'academic staff use', 'most of the user not satisfied') and missing articles ('use library', 'with library opening hours'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is often repetitive. To improve, you should focus on consistent subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, as these errors occur throughout the text and detract from the overall quality of the writing.
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