Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-31
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 given chart and table illustrate the different categories of library users and the satisfaction of library users.
Overall, the full time undergraduate student use library more than other. whereas the student who are engaging in all courses they use the library quite least. However, most library user very satisfied by the opening hour of library. Whereas, most users not satisfied by availability of journals.
Initially, regarding to the chart, the high proportion of library users is full time undergraduate students who are accounted by about 44%. In the same way, the proportion of full time postgraduate students are engaged by approximately 25%. Aditionally, the all courses student and academic staff accounted by about 8%and 7% throughout the period.
Secondly, the term of the satisfaction of the library user is show highly satisfaction and not satisfaction. It can be seen that 65% user really satisfied by the library . However, the three term of the library can not make satisfied. Availability of jourmanals, and so on.
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 attempts to cover the main features of the chart and table, but the analysis is incomplete and lacks precision. While you identify the highest user category (undergraduates), the description of the satisfaction data is vague and fails to accurately report the figures provided in the table. For instance, you mention '65% user really satisfied' without specifying which category this refers to, and the final sentence is fragmented and fails to convey the data clearly. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview and support all claims with accurate data points from the visual aids, avoiding vague phrases like 'and so on'.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the progression of ideas is often disjointed. The use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as the misuse of 'whereas' at the start of sentences or 'Initially' and 'Secondly' to structure the report. Referencing is also unclear; for example, in the second paragraph, it is not always obvious which data points you are linking to the categories. Improving the variety and accuracy of linking words will help the flow of your writing significantly.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You rely on basic terms like 'use', 'satisfied', and 'accounted by'. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the student who are engaging in all courses' and 'the term of the satisfaction'. Spelling errors, such as 'jourmanals' and 'Aditionally', also detract from the quality of the response. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'minority', and 'fluctuate', while ensuring correct spelling.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are consistent issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the full time undergraduate student use library') and article usage (e.g., 'use the library quite least'). Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as the fragmented final sentence: 'Availability of jourmanals, and so on.' You need to focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that subjects and verbs agree and that sentences are complete thoughts.
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