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 given graph illustrates the results of a survey of university students users the library .
overall, it is evident the full time undergraduate student spent maximum time in library . while, academic staff can spent minimum time in library .
After analyzing the bar graph , it can be clearly seen that the full time undergraduate spent maximum time in library , its fourty four percent . Moreover, full time postgraduate and part time postgraduate have a nine percent difference . whereas , distance learning and academic staff below the ten percent .
furtermore , the table illustrates the library users satisfaction . addionally , 95 of student very satisfied with the helpfulness of
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the task. While you have identified some main features, such as the highest and lowest categories, the analysis is incomplete. The table data regarding user satisfaction is barely touched upon, and the sentence fragment at the end indicates an unfinished response. To improve, ensure you cover all parts of the prompt, including both the chart and the table, and provide a more comprehensive overview of the data trends rather than just listing isolated figures. The lack of sufficient length prevents a higher score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the ideas are presented in a disjointed manner. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'overall', 'moreover', and 'furthermore', but they are often used incorrectly or with poor punctuation. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the abrupt ending makes the overall structure feel incomplete. To improve, focus on using transition words more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that links back to the main data points.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive, relying heavily on the words provided in the prompt. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'furtermore' instead of 'furthermore' and 'addionally' instead of 'additionally'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands. To improve, try to use a wider variety of synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'percentage', and pay closer attention to spelling and accurate word forms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'academic staff can spent' and 'full time undergraduate spent'. Punctuation is also problematic, with inconsistent capitalization and incorrect comma usage. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and the attempt at a complex structure at the end is incomplete. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring that verbs are in the correct tense and that punctuation is used to separate ideas clearly rather than randomly.
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