Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
In this graph We saw Categories of library users . There are five types of library users . Full time undergraduate is 44% in this graps . It is very highest percentage in this graph . Full time postgraduate is second highest percentage in this graps .There are 25% in this graph .Then Part time postgraduate is 16% show in this graph .Then Distance learning all courses is 8 % show in this graph . Then last Academic staff is 7% in this graph. This is the holl library users graph percentage .
We saw library user satisfaction percantage in this table .First of all library opening hours is 65 % is very satisfied ans 35% is fairly satisfied and 0 % in not satisfied. Heipfulness of staff is 95% very satisfied and 5 % is fairly satisfied and 0 % is not satisfied . Availability of books is 50% very satisfied and 40 % is fairly satisfied and 10% is not satisfied . Availability of journals is 45% very satisfied and 35% is fairly satified and 20% is not satisfied. Reliability is 48% is very satisfied and 33 % is fairly satisfied and 19 % is not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
You have identified the main features of both the chart and the table, which is a positive start. However, the response lacks a clear overview or summary of the data, which is essential for Task 1. Furthermore, you have not made any comparisons between the categories or the satisfaction levels; you have simply listed the figures one by one. To improve, you should group related data points and highlight significant trends or differences, such as noting that staff helpfulness received the highest satisfaction rating while journal availability was the least satisfactory. The response is currently a list of facts rather than an analytical summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into two paragraphs, which is appropriate for the two data sources. However, the progression of ideas is mechanical and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures and repetitive phrases like 'in this graph' or 'is [percentage]'. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link your sentences together, making the text feel like a list rather than a cohesive report. To improve, use transition words such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'similarly', or 'consequently' to connect your observations and create a smoother flow between sentences.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
Your vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'graph' and 'percentage' throughout the text. There is little attempt to use a variety of synonyms or more sophisticated vocabulary related to data reporting. For example, instead of repeating 'is [percentage]', you could use phrases like 'accounted for', 'represented', 'stood at', or 'comprised'. Additionally, there are some spelling errors such as 'graps' instead of 'graphs', 'holl' instead of 'whole', and 'Heipfulness' instead of 'Helpfulness'. Expanding your range of descriptive verbs and nouns will significantly improve your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is limited to very simple, repetitive sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent errors in basic grammar, such as subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'There are 25% in this graph' should be 'They account for 25%'). You also struggle with punctuation and capitalization in some areas. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a mix of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or subordinating conjunctions, and ensure that your basic sentence construction is accurate and varied.
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