Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-26

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)

The given pie chart describes the survey of library users at a university where as table represents the library user satisfaction in percentages.

To begin with, pie chart divided into 5 different categories. The highest library users full-time undergraduate at 44 percentage where as, full time postgraduate was at 25 percentage. Additionally, part-time postgraduate recorded at 16 percentage. Distance learning all courses and academic staff 8 to 7 percentage noted.

On the other side the library user satisfaction in percentages. The major number of very satisfied 95 percentage was helpfulness of staff as compare to fairly satisfied at 5. where as library opening hours very satisfied

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some key features from the chart and table, the summary is incomplete. The second paragraph is cut off mid-sentence, and you have not provided a comprehensive comparison of the data. To improve, you must ensure you describe all categories and satisfaction metrics provided in the prompt and provide a clear overview of the main trends. Because the response is significantly under-length and lacks a concluding summary of the data, it does not adequately cover the requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While you attempt to use transition signals like 'To begin with' and 'On the other side', the connection between ideas is weak. The paragraphing is present but the content within the second paragraph is fragmented and incomplete, making it difficult for the reader to follow the information. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link the data points effectively, and the abrupt ending prevents the development of a coherent response. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear, complete focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. Phrases like 'recorded at' and 'noted' are used, but there is little attempt to use more sophisticated or varied vocabulary to describe the data. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'where as table represents' (should be 'whereas the table represents') and 'major number of very satisfied' (should be 'the majority of very satisfied users'). To reach a higher band, try to use more precise terminology for describing statistics, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'a significant proportion'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the pie chart', 'the table'), missing verbs, and incorrect sentence structures, such as 'pie chart divided into 5 different categories' (should be 'the pie chart is divided into'). The sentence fragments, particularly in the second paragraph, demonstrate a lack of control over complex structures. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and work on the correct use of articles and prepositions when discussing data.

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