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 assigned pie tabular charts illustrate information about the categories of library users and their satisfaction.
Evidently, the highest proportion of students who prefer to do full-time undergraduate programs, with the count of 44%, however, about 25% of learners were interested to do full-time postgraduate. In contrast, the ratio of pupils who enroled in part-time postgraduate and distance learning courses were 16% and 8% respectively. Only 7% of adults prefer to involved in academic staff.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the score. Because the response is only 75 words long, it is severely underdeveloped. You have provided some data points from the chart, but you have failed to include the table data regarding satisfaction levels entirely. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a comprehensive overview of all data presented in the prompt, including comparisons between categories and satisfaction levels. The current response is too brief to adequately address the task requirements.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is too short to demonstrate a range of cohesive devices or effective paragraphing. While there is a basic attempt to sequence information using transition words like 'evidently' and 'in contrast', the lack of a clear structure and the extremely limited length prevent the development of a coherent argument or report. To improve, ensure you group related data points into logical paragraphs and use a wider variety of linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is somewhat repetitive and basic. Phrases like 'do full-time undergraduate programs' and 'prefer to involved in' are grammatically awkward and demonstrate limited control over collocation. While you have used some relevant terminology such as 'proportion' and 'ratio', the range is insufficient to convey complex information precisely. You should focus on using more academic vocabulary and ensuring that your word choices are accurate in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are several grammatical errors that impede clarity. For example, 'the highest proportion of students who prefer to do' is a sentence fragment, and 'prefer to involved in' is incorrect usage. The sentence structure is simplistic, and there is a lack of complex sentence forms. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice, which is essential for describing data in academic reports. Ensure that every sentence has a clear subject and a finite verb.
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