Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-24
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 ILLUSTRATS THE CATEGORIES OF LIBRARY USERS WHERE AS TABLE INDICATES USERS SATISFACTION IN PERSENTAGE WHO USED LIBRARY.
AT FIRST, FULL-TIME POSTGRADUATE STUDENT TOOK ONE FOURTH PARTH OF PIE CHART. 44% OF AREA COVERED BY FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT. MOREOVER, ACADEMIC STAFF AND DISTANCE LEARNING FOR ALL COURSES COVERED 7% AND 8% RESPECTIVILY. FURTHERMORE, PART-TIME POSTGRADUATE PEOPLE HAD 16%.
FOR TABLE, DIVIDED IN 5 CATAGORIES AND REPRESTENT THEIR STATISFACTION RATE IN PERSANTAGES. 65% USERS ARE VERY SATISFIED WHERE AS 35% ARE FAIRLY SATISFIED. WHEN THE TOPIC OF STAFF HELPFULNESS IS COMING 95% OF USERS ARE VERY SATISFIED AND ONLY 5% ARE FAIRLY SATISFIED. MOREOVER, AVAILABILITY OF BOOK AND JOURNALS HAVE 50% AND 45% VERY SATISFIED, 40% AND 35% FAIRLY SATISFIED, 10% AND 20% NOT SATISFIED. IN ADDITION, FOR WI-FI THE NUMBER OF VERY SATISFIED USERS ARE 48%, FAIRLY SATISFIED ARE 33% AND 19% ARE NOT SATISFIED.
IN CONCLUSION, THE MAXIMUM PEOPLE USE LIBRARY IS FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WHERE AS LOWEST PEERSANTAGE OF USAGE BY ACADEMIC STAFF. MOREOVER, RELATED TO OPENING HOURS AND STAFF'S HELPFULNESS HAVE 100% SATISFACTION WHERE AS OTHER THREE CATEGORIES SOME AMOUNT OF PERCENTAGE ARE NOT SATISFIED.
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, such as the proportions of library users and the satisfaction rates. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear overview or synthesis of the data. While you have identified the highest and lowest categories, the comparison between the two datasets is weak. The conclusion is slightly repetitive and contains some inaccuracies, such as stating 100% satisfaction for opening hours, which is not clearly supported by the provided table. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and highlighting significant trends rather than listing figures individually.
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 often repetitive or misused, such as 'AT FIRST' and 'FOR TABLE'. The transition between sentences is sometimes abrupt, and the logical flow is hindered by the way data is presented. While there is a basic attempt at paragraphing, the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the progression of ideas feel mechanical. Improving the variety of transition signals and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear focus would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'covered', 'people', and 'percentage'. There are several spelling errors, such as 'ILLUSTRATS', 'PERSENTAGE', 'CATAGORIES', and 'REPRESTENT', which distract the reader. The range of vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, you should focus on using more varied reporting verbs and synonyms for data-related terms, and pay closer attention to spelling accuracy.
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 throughout. Issues include incorrect article usage, subject-verb agreement errors (e.g., 'THE PIE CHART ILLUSTRATS'), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'WHEN THE TOPIC OF STAFF HELPFULNESS IS COMING'). Punctuation is also inconsistent. While these errors do not completely prevent the reader from understanding the information, they are frequent enough to impede the flow of the text. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for common errors would be beneficial.
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