Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-27
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 pie chart and table illustrates the categories and satisfaction of library users.
Overall, from the library users, Full-time undergraduates account maximum percentage of library users, and academic staff comprise minimum percentage of library users. As considering satisfaction of users, most number of users satisfied by the helpfulness of staff, and some users are not satisfied by availability of journals and reliability of wi-fi.
From the pie chart, it is clear that about 44% of users are Full-time undergraduate. Followed by, full-time postgraduate which comprise 25% of library users. Furthermore, part-time post graduates, Distance learning, and academic staff contribute to 16%, 8%, and 7% respectively.
By studying table, which provide information about library user satisfaction, A large number of users are very satisfied by the helpfulness of staff, and library opening hours by 95%, and 65% respectively with not a single user not satisfied. Availability of books have 50% very satisfied, and 40% fairly satisfied, only 10% remains not satisfied. Availability of journals and Reliability of wi-fi have large number of not satisfied users about 20%, and 19% respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest user categories and the satisfaction levels for various library services. However, the analysis could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the categories and the satisfaction data. For instance, you could have linked the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness to the fact that undergraduates are the largest user group. The overview is present but could be more clearly integrated to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and separate sections for the chart and table. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Furthermore', 'Followed by', and 'By studying table', although some transitions feel slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the referencing could be smoother. For example, 'By studying table, which provide information...' is grammatically awkward and disrupts the flow. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring they are used more naturally would enhance the overall coherence.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'account for', 'comprise', and 'contribute to'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'most number of users satisfied' instead of 'the majority of users' and 'only 10% remains not satisfied' instead of 'remains dissatisfied'. There are also minor errors in article usage and pluralization (e.g., 'By studying table'). To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring collocations are natural.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The pie chart and table illustrates') and article usage (e.g., 'By studying table'). Some sentences are slightly fragmented or lack necessary prepositions. While these errors do not impede communication, they are persistent throughout the text. Increasing the variety of complex structures and proofreading for basic agreement and article errors would significantly improve your score.
See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.
Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.