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 pie chart illustrates the categories of library users at a university and The table showed the library user satisfaction , make comparisons where relevant.

Overall, The categories of library , Full-time undergraduate is the highest users and full-time postgraduate is second highest users in the university. Furthermore, the part-time postgraduate students low level of person using in the library. In contrast, distance learning and academic staff is library using for very rarely ,access in the library users. The library satisfaction , most of the students very satisfied and second stage of people fairly satisfied. While, lowest people only not satisfied.

The full-time undergraduate library users for highest student 44% and the second highest student using library full-time postgraduate 25%.Furthermore, part-time postgraduate student access library for 16% of people uses. In contrast , very rarely using library Distance learning and academic staff (8% and 7%) it's low level of people only users library. The library user satisfaction, (library opening hours, helpfulness of staff, availability of books , availability of journals and reliability of wi-fi) most of the people very satisfied in the process 'it's very highest level of proportion of the satisfaction 95% and 65%. Fairly satisfied low level of people result and very least satisfied and some times 0% not satisfied.

In summery, categories of library users full-time undergraduate and full-time postgraduate highest library users. While, part-time postgraduate is lowest student users. The table chart very satisfaction is most of the people result and fairly satisfied lowest people . While, 0% and 20% people very least people review.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response covers the main features of the data, such as identifying the highest and lowest user categories and summarizing the satisfaction levels. However, the presentation is somewhat disjointed and lacks a clear, professional analytical tone. While the key figures are mentioned, the comparison between the categories and the satisfaction data is not fully integrated, and the summary is repetitive. The inclusion of instructions (e.g., 'make comparisons where relevant') in the opening sentence suggests a misunderstanding of the task requirements. To improve, focus on grouping data logically and ensuring the overview highlights the most significant trends rather than just listing percentages.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow of ideas is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and grammatical errors. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore' and 'In contrast,' but they are often applied mechanically or incorrectly, which hinders the logical progression of the report. The referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the connection between the categories and the satisfaction data. Paragraphing is present, but the internal structure of the paragraphs lacks the cohesion necessary for a higher band score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying heavily on basic terms like 'highest,' 'lowest,' and 'people.' There are frequent errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'library using for very rarely' and 'second stage of people.' Some phrases are awkward or non-standard, which occasionally impedes the clarity of the information. To achieve a higher score, you should aim to use more precise academic vocabulary related to data description, such as 'proportion,' 'majority,' 'minority,' and 'significant,' while ensuring correct word forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a high frequency of grammatical errors, including issues with subject-verb agreement ('full-time undergraduate is the highest users'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, making the text difficult to parse. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, these are often faulty and lead to confusion. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capitalization. A focus on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would significantly improve the clarity of your writing.

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