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 given pie-chart illustrates different categories of library users and the Table provides information about library users feedback on library services.
Overall, Full-time undergraduate highly use of library, While the Academic staff are least use of library. The library staff are very helpfulness and users are very satisfied with them, However, mostly users not satisfied with the availability of journals.
Firstly, in the pie-chart 44% Full-time undergraduates use the library. Full-time postgraduate students accounted for 25% in the library use. 16% of part-time postgraduate utilize the library. While, distance learning and Academic staff lowest proportion for implement library to 8% and 7%, respectively.
Secondly, The table provide information about the library users satisfaction from library services. Library opening hours mostly people very satisfied with 65%, 35% fairly satisfied and no one can dissatisfied with this service. Similarly, 95% and 5% users are very satisfied and fairly satisfied with kindness of staff. Availability of journals services 20% users not satisfied, Whereas 45% very satisfied. Similarly, 19% users dissatisfied with reliability of wi-fi, however 48% people very satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the pie chart and the table. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the highest and lowest user categories and the satisfaction levels for various services. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. For instance, you list percentages without always making meaningful comparisons between categories. To reach a higher band, focus on grouping data points to highlight trends or contrasts more effectively. The overview is present but could be more clearly integrated to provide a stronger summary of the data's overall significance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Firstly' and 'Secondly' to structure your points. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of linking words is occasionally repetitive or slightly awkward, such as 'While, distance learning and Academic staff lowest proportion'. Referencing is generally clear, but the transition between the pie chart data and the table data could be smoother. Improving the variety of cohesive devices would enhance the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'utilize', and 'satisfied'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'highly use of library' instead of 'are high users of the library' and 'helpfulness' instead of 'helpfulness of staff'. Additionally, 'implement library' is an incorrect collocation. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the information, they indicate a need for more precise control over vocabulary and collocations to reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'The table provide information' (subject-verb agreement), 'mostly users not satisfied' (incorrect adverb placement), and 'no one can dissatisfied' (missing verb). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences lacking proper structure. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors in basic grammar and sentence construction limit the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct verb forms will significantly improve your accuracy.
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