Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-25
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)
in this pie chart and table give the results that about the university's libraries how much people use the library .initially this chart shows the number of users like a academic staff , undergraduate , postgraduate and also show the distance time . the academic staff use library 7 percent ,undergraduate students use 44 percent , postgraduate use 25 percent full time , postgraduate student use it also part time almost 16 percent and after that all courses give 8 percent of distance learning .undergraduate spend more time in libraries rather than others.
secondly the table give the information about that how much you satisfied with the libraries . it shows that they are properly satisfied from library opening hours and also from helpfulness of staff .they have some dissatisfaction from others like a books, etc .they are 10 percent not satisfied from availability of book , 20 percent dis satisfied from availability of journals and 19 percent not satisfied from the reliability of wi-fi.
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 user categories and satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you mention the percentages for different user groups, you do not effectively compare them beyond a brief mention that undergraduates spend more time in libraries. The task requires a more analytical approach, such as grouping data or highlighting significant trends, rather than simply listing figures. Additionally, the overview is missing; a summary should highlight the most striking features, such as the dominance of undergraduate users or the specific areas of dissatisfaction, rather than just describing the chart and table separately.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for a report. However, the logical progression within these paragraphs is weak. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as starting sentences with 'initially' or 'secondly' without a clear logical flow. Referencing is also problematic; for instance, the phrase 'they are 10 percent not satisfied' is unclear because the antecedent for 'they' is not explicitly defined as the library users. The transition between the chart data and the table data is abrupt, lacking a cohesive link that synthesizes the information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic terms like 'use', 'show', and 'satisfied'. There is little attempt to use more sophisticated or precise vocabulary related to data reporting, such as 'proportion', 'segment', 'majority', or 'dissatisfaction levels'. Some phrasing is awkward, such as 'they are properly satisfied from library opening hours', which is not a natural collocation. To improve, you should focus on using a wider range of synonyms and more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends and statistics.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'this pie chart and table give'), missing articles (e.g., 'use library 7 percent'), and incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'satisfied from'). The sentence structures are mostly simple, with limited attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas and periods. To reach a higher band, you need to focus on basic sentence construction, correct article usage, and ensuring that your verb tenses are consistent throughout the report.
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