Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The pie chart illustrate the different categories of library users and provide their satisfied percentage in the table.
Overall, the most individual who visited the library are full-time undergraduate which is slightly less than half of chart where the full time postgraduate are second dominant which is half of half moreover other are as following.
At first, the full time undergraduate and full time postgraduate are the group which use most library which is 44%,25%.While the other group use less as compared to these two group where part time postgraduate,distance learning and academic staff percentage as 16%,8%,and 7%.
In the same vein as, most of individual satisfied from the helpfulness of staff where 95 are full satisfied and 5 normal. Where laboratory opening hours is on second level of satisfied where the 65 most satisfied and 35 fairly satisfied.Wher unsatisfied about the laboratory is available of online,journals where 19,20 people unsatisfied.These figure highlights the mostly satisfied things about library is kind staff and unsatisfied is about poor online source and available of journals.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the data, identifying the primary user groups and the satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. While you mention the percentages for user categories, the comparison between the categories is weak, and the description of the satisfaction table is slightly confusing. For instance, referring to '95 are full satisfied' lacks context regarding the unit (percentages or raw numbers). To reach a higher band, ensure that you clearly distinguish between the data sets and provide a more precise summary of the trends rather than just listing figures. The overview is present but lacks clarity.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. Phrases like 'In the same vein as' are used incorrectly, and the connection between sentences is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, which makes the progression of ideas feel forced. To improve, focus on using linking words that accurately reflect the relationship between ideas, such as 'whereas' for contrast or 'consequently' for results, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision required for a higher band. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'the most individual' instead of 'the majority of individuals' and 'satisfied percentage' instead of 'satisfaction levels'. The repetition of basic terms like 'satisfied' and 'group' limits the range. To improve, try to incorporate more varied terminology related to data reporting, such as 'proportion', 'segment', 'predominant', and 'dissatisfaction', and ensure that collocations are used correctly.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The pie chart illustrate'), missing articles ('the most individual who visited the library are full-time undergraduate'), and awkward sentence structures ('where the full time postgraduate are second dominant which is half of half'). While you attempt to use complex sentences, they are often poorly constructed, leading to confusion. Focus on mastering basic sentence structure and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex grammatical forms to ensure your meaning is conveyed accurately.
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