Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-30
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 illustrates five different types of categories in university library users and the table compares data on the percentage of satisfaction level of library users.
Regrading the pie chart 44% of full time undergraduate used library , which is the highest proportion and followed by full time postgraduate was contributed 25% ,which was ranked second. 18% of part time postgraduate utilized library in university ,whereas the least proportion of people whose academic staff and distance learner were accounted for 7% and 8% ,respectively.
The table given informations about satisfaction level to provide facilities by library. 65% people very satisfied with library opening hours ,while extremly satisfied with helpfulness of staff stood at 95% , which shows the highest percentage among other people. However, fairly satisfied was recorded for approximately 37% ,despite of only 5% public moderate satisfied with helpfulness if staff. In addition, 10% and about 20% were not satisfied with availability of books and journals and reliability of wi-fi. No one were not satisfied with library opening hours and helpfulness of staff.
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
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and included relevant data points to support your descriptions. However, the response lacks a cohesive summary or a clear comparison between the two data sets. While you reported the figures accurately, the analysis could be improved by grouping the data more logically rather than listing percentages. For example, you could have contrasted the high satisfaction levels with the specific areas of dissatisfaction. The response covers all parts of the task, but the development of the comparison is somewhat mechanical.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'whereas,' 'however,' and 'in addition,' but these are sometimes used in a slightly mechanical or repetitive way. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the transition between the pie chart description and the table analysis is abrupt. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more fluidly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have an adequate range of vocabulary to convey the information, such as 'proportion,' 'contributed,' and 'accounted for.' However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and minor errors, such as 'Regrading' instead of 'Regarding,' 'informations' (which is uncountable), and 'extremly' (spelling error). The phrase 'public moderate satisfied' is also unclear. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure that you are using the correct forms of words in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You demonstrate 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., 'No one were not satisfied') and prepositions (e.g., 'satisfied with library opening hours' vs 'satisfied with the library opening hours'). There are also issues with article usage and sentence fragments. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the score. Focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, especially regarding pluralization and verb tense consistency.
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