Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-01
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 information about the consequences of a survey of library users at a university has been illustrated by the assigned pie chart and table chart .
Overall, it is clearly seen from the mention pie and table chart the maximum percentage was in library users satisfaction in helpfulness,while minimum in academic staff in the given time period.
As can be observed, the percentage of categories of library users in academic staff was 7% for farmer and 8% for latter in distance learning.A minor discrepancy could be noticed in part time postgraduate and full time postgraduate to be priece; by the entire data ranging from 16% to 25%, respectively.Moveover, Only 44%was in full time undergraduate.
Additionally, the percentage of library user satisfaction in library opening hours by very satisfied was 65% as compared to 35% in fairly satisfied.Movingahead,not satisfied was 0%.Besidethis, the proportion of helpfulness of staff was 95% in very satisfied ,while fairly satisfied was 5%.Movingfurther,0% was in not satisfied. The percentage of availablity of book was 50 %,whereas 40 % in fairly satisfied.10 % was in not satisfied.therefore, the percentage of availablity of journals in very satisfied was 45 %higher rather than 35% was in lower.Only 20 %was in not satisfied.T
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, but the presentation is often confusing. While you identify key figures, the description of the 'categories of library users' is inaccurate and difficult to follow, particularly the mention of 'farmer' and 'latter,' which do not appear in the data. The summary of satisfaction levels is better, but the lack of clarity in grouping the data makes it difficult for the reader to grasp the overall trends. To improve, ensure you accurately interpret the labels provided in the charts and focus on comparing the most significant data points rather than listing every individual percentage.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, but the logical flow is frequently interrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Additionally' and 'Moving ahead,' but they are often applied mechanically or inappropriately, such as 'Movingfurther' and 'Besidethis,' which are written as single words. The progression of ideas is disjointed, making it hard to follow the comparison between the different categories and satisfaction levels. Improving the use of transition signals and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several inaccuracies that impede communication. Phrases like 'the mention pie and table chart' and 'to be priece' are non-standard and confusing. There is also an issue with word formation and spelling, such as 'availablity' and the run-on words mentioned previously. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'percentage' and 'proportion,' the overall range is restricted. To reach a higher band, focus on using precise terminology to describe data trends (e.g., 'accounted for,' 'represented,' 'the majority of') and ensure correct spelling and word spacing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally make the meaning unclear. There are issues with article usage ('the maximum percentage,' 'in academic staff'), subject-verb agreement, and sentence structure. For example, 'Only 44%was in full time undergraduate' is grammatically incomplete. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing spaces after commas and periods. While there is an attempt to use complex structures, they are often faulty. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for punctuation and spacing errors would help improve the accuracy and readability of your work.
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