Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The data below discuss the outcomes of a survey of library personnel at a university.
Overall, the pie chart displays the proportions of library users, ranging from the highest proportion of full-time undergraduates to the lowest proportion of academic staff.The library personnel satisfaction table predicts the three main portions of very satisfied,fairly satisfied, and not satisfied of some identities.
In the chart, the full-time undergraduate uses the library at range of 44%,full-time postgraduate users at 25%,part-time postgraduate at 16%,distance learning(all courses) at an average of 8%, and the last academic staff at the lowest usage of the library at 7%.
The table of the percentage of user satisfaction at the library including 5 entities.The library opening hours and helpfulness of staff shows zero not satisfied people and highly satified proportion of 65% and 95% and fairly satisfied of 35% and 5% respectively.Availability of books and journals shows very satisfied users of 50% and 45%,fairly satisfied of 40% and 35% with 10% and 20% not satisfied personnel respectively.The last reliabilitty of wifi shows the satified proportion of 48%,fairly satisfed of 33% and not satisfied person of 19%.
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 specific data points to support your descriptions. However, the response lacks a comparative analysis. For example, you listed the percentages for library users but did not explicitly compare the groups (e.g., noting that undergraduates make up more than half of the users combined). Similarly, in the table section, you could have highlighted which category had the highest satisfaction or which had the most significant dissatisfaction. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesize the data rather than just listing it.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, a body paragraph for the chart, and one for the table. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. For instance, you frequently start sentences with 'The' or 'In the chart'. There is a lack of varied linking words to connect ideas smoothly. Additionally, some referencing is unclear, such as 'including 5 entities', which does not flow well from the previous sentence. Improving the variety of transition signals would enhance the overall flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data, such as 'proportions', 'identities', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, you refer to 'library personnel' when the data refers to 'library users', and 'reliabilitty' is misspelled. Furthermore, phrases like 'not satisfied person' are slightly awkward; 'dissatisfied users' would be more natural. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling and collocations.
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 several grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and punctuation. For example, 'The library opening hours and helpfulness of staff shows' should be 'show', and there are missing spaces after commas throughout the text. Additionally, some sentences are slightly fragmented or lack necessary articles. While these errors do not prevent understanding, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy will help.
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