Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-23

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 pir chart illustrates the count of library users belongs to distinct educational departments such as fill-time undergraduates, full time , part time , postgraduates , distance learning and academic staff measured in percentage .

Overall full-time undergraduates are at dominant position with more fractions relative to other , while academic staff recorded at the lowest number followed by distance learning individual with minimal surged.

Moreover, full-time undergraduates are peaked with 44% of individuals and in the case of fill-time postgraduates its value registered with 25% of students and for part-time postgraduates the percentage of individuals recorded as approximately 18 %, however, the data for academic staff and distance learning remain same with one percent dip so, the value achieve to 8% and 7%.

On the other hand, table demonstrates the satisfaction of individual with number of items, the satisfaction for helpfulness of staff is popular among the other which is 95% and 44% of individuals satisfied with 45% , while 5% of students fairly satisfied with helpfulness of staff which is lowest value, furthermore 40% of learners are fairly satisfied with availability of books with is recoded as highest value , not stultification values for starting opportunities consider as zero . and with the availability of journals most people satisfied with 20% .

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the chart and the table. You successfully identify the main features, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff helpfulness. However, the report lacks precision in data interpretation. For example, the description of the table is confusing and contains inaccuracies, such as stating '44% of individuals satisfied with 45%'. The data reporting is somewhat disjointed, and the analysis of the table is not clearly linked to the categories provided. To improve, ensure that every figure mentioned is clearly attributed to the correct category and that comparisons are made more explicitly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The response is organized into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the flow of information is often hindered by awkward phrasing and a lack of clear cohesive devices. While you use transition words like 'Moreover' and 'On the other hand', the internal structure of the sentences is often repetitive or confusing. The referencing is sometimes unclear, particularly in the second paragraph where the connection between the satisfaction percentages and the categories is muddled. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each sentence logically follows the previous one will significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'dominant position', 'registered', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and spelling mistakes, such as 'pir chart' instead of 'pie chart', 'fill-time' instead of 'full-time', and 'stultification' which is used incorrectly in this context. These errors occasionally cause confusion for the reader. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure that your spelling and word forms are accurate. Avoid using complex words if you are not entirely certain of their meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the data... remain same'), incorrect preposition usage, and awkward sentence construction (e.g., 'the value achieve to 8%'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences being run-on or lacking proper structure. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the overall score. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement and tense consistency will help improve your accuracy.

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