Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-28

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 chart and table illustrates the results of a questionnaire of library users at a university.

Overall , for chart full-time undergraduate accounted for the largest proportion of total users . Academic staff made up least percantage of total preferences . For library users , library opening hours and helpfulness of staff There were no one who was dissatisfied.

Looking at the first chart , academic staff accounted for the smallest proportion, at 8% .while full time undergraduate accounted proportion at 44% . follwed by full time postgraduate at 25% an then part time postgraduate came up at 16% . Distance learning and academic staff were very similar at 8 % and 7% , respectively.

Looking at the library users satisfaction , most of the contentment were helpfulness of staff with 95% Following this library opening hours satisfaction percentage were %65. At the same time availability of book , availability of journals , reliability of wi-fi were similar percentage of 50% ,45%, 48% respectively

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response covers the main features of the data, such as the largest and smallest user groups and the satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, the statement 'There were no one who was dissatisfied' is an over-generalization, as the data only shows satisfaction levels, not dissatisfaction. Additionally, the comparison between categories is sometimes unclear, such as the grouping of 'Distance learning and academic staff' which is not fully supported by the provided data. To reach a higher band, you should ensure that all data points are accurately interpreted and that comparisons are more precise.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For instance, the transition 'Overall , for chart full-time undergraduate' is grammatically awkward and lacks a clear logical link. The use of 'Following this' and 'At the same time' is somewhat repetitive and does not always effectively connect the ideas. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words would significantly enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. You rely on basic terms like 'accounted for' and 'proportion' repeatedly. There are also errors in word choice and phrasing, such as 'most of the contentment were helpfulness of staff' and 'similar percentage of 50% ,45%, 48%'. These errors occasionally make the meaning slightly unclear. To improve, try to incorporate more varied reporting verbs and nouns related to data analysis, and pay closer attention to collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('The chart and table illustrates'), missing articles ('made up least percantage'), and punctuation errors (e.g., spacing before commas, '%65' instead of '65%'). These errors are noticeable and occasionally distract the reader. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, subject-verb agreement, and consistent punctuation. Increasing the accuracy of your simple sentences will provide a stronger foundation before moving to more complex structures.

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