Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The given pie chart and table illustrates the results of a survey of how many individuals uses library at a university.
Overall, it is evident that full-time undergraduate students shares a large proportion of percentage of using library, whereas academic staff shares a smallest proportion of percentage by not frequently using library.
To begin with, the proportion of full-time undergraduate students using the library was 44%, which is the highest percentage among all, mean while full-time postgraduate students shares second highest proportion of 25%. Part-time postgraduate accounted for 16%, whereas distance learning students using the library was 8% and the academic staff is the least among all which accounts for 7%.
Furthermore, satisfaction of the library users has significantly changes, most of the students are satisfied by helpfulness of staff, meanwhile the least is satisfied by reliability of wi-fi. In addition, 65 students are satisfied during the library opening hours, whereas 50 and 45 are satisfied when there is an availability of books and journals respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, including the user categories and the satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you correctly identify the highest and lowest categories, the comparison of satisfaction levels lacks depth; you list figures without fully synthesizing the data or highlighting the most significant trends. The overview is present but could be more effectively integrated. To improve, ensure you group data logically rather than just listing numbers, and focus on the most striking differences or similarities between the categories and satisfaction metrics.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'Furthermore' to transition between ideas. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally repetitive. For example, the phrase 'shares a proportion of percentage' is used multiple times, which disrupts the natural progression of the text. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking words and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that connects back to the overall summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it is somewhat repetitive and lacks precision. Phrases like 'shares a proportion of percentage' are awkward and grammatically redundant. You rely on basic descriptors such as 'highest' and 'least', which, while accurate, do not demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary. To improve, focus on using more precise terminology for data reporting, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'represented', and avoid repeating the same word structures throughout the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
There are several grammatical errors that affect the clarity of your writing. Subject-verb agreement is inconsistent, such as 'students shares' (should be 'students share') and 'academic staff is' (should be 'academic staff are'). Additionally, there are issues with tense usage, such as 'satisfaction... has significantly changes' (should be 'has significantly changed'). While you attempt some complex sentence structures, the frequent errors in basic grammar and word forms prevent the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tenses.
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