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 illustrates the proportion of five different categories of library user at a university, Whereas, the table chart compares the user satisfiction in five kind ofcategories at a university.
Overall, full-time undergraduate was the larges share in all five categories, While thee academic staff was the least common proporion in all. In contrast the user satisfiction was highest accounted in helpulness of staff. Meanwhile availibility of journals was smalles percentage in all five.
Looking at the details, the pie charte shows fulltime undergraduates was accounted at 44%. campered full-time postgraduate at 25%, followed by part-time postgraduate which was 16%. Laterally formed distance learning at 8%. Finally academic staff was 7%.
turning to the table charts, user satisfiction in library openinig hours had very satisfied was 65% and fairly satisfied was 35%. Although helpfulness of staff in very satisfied was 95% and non satisfied was 5%. in contrast in availibility of books 50%. very satisfied and fairly was 40%,and non satisfied was 10%. in availibility of journals was 45% very satisfied and fairly was 40% and 20% was non satisfied, Finlly 46% of realibility oof wifi was ver satisfied and 33% was farly and 19 % was non satisfied.
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with data from the charts. However, there are some inaccuracies in your reporting of the data. For example, you stated that 'availability of journals was smallest percentage' in the table, but the data shows that 'non-satisfied' responses vary across categories. Additionally, your calculation for the availability of journals (45% + 40% + 20%) exceeds 100%, which suggests a misreading of the provided data. To improve, ensure you double-check your data extraction and focus on making accurate comparisons between the categories.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', and 'Turning to'. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as 'Laterally formed' or 'Finally academic staff'. Furthermore, there are issues with punctuation and sentence structure that occasionally disrupt the flow of ideas. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that your paragraphing is supported by clear, error-free transitions between sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary to describe the charts, such as 'proportion', 'categories', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several spelling errors ('satisfiction', 'larges', 'proporion', 'charte', 'campered', 'availibility', 'realibility') and word choice issues ('table chart', 'non satisfied' instead of 'dissatisfied'). These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, you should focus on learning the correct spelling of common academic terms and using more precise collocations. Expanding your vocabulary to include more varied reporting verbs would also enhance your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
Your writing shows a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include incorrect verb forms ('was accounted at'), missing articles ('the academic staff'), and errors in subject-verb agreement. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and periods, which sometimes makes sentences difficult to parse. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and punctuation limits your score. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles.
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