Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-02
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)
THIS Chart illustrates the frequency of library scholars
at a university as well as their satisfaction. The catogories are academic stuff,full time undergraduate further full time post graduate,part time postgraduate and Distance leraning scholars.
On the one hand,The frequency library users of full time undergraduate is ranked highest among other programs with a proportion of 44%,While as such full time graduate is ranking minor as compare to full time undergraduate with a ratio of 25%.The part of library user of academic staff is most least just 7% .Whereas,the ratio rise to 8% for the scholars that use the mode of distance learning.At the end the second highest is the users of part time postgraduate with a proportion of 16%.
On the other hand,User that are satisfied with Helpfullness of staff ranked highest among other with a ranking of 95% with a least common fairly satisfaction of 5%.whereas the ratio of satisfaction for availabilty of journals are the least common with a proportion of only 45% whereas fairly satisfied there are 35% of individuals but 20% of its users are not satisfied.As with a minor rise in ratio of 48% the users are fullfiled by reliable wifi and 33% of users are failry satisfied and 19% of are not satisfied.At the end user are 50% satisfied with the availability of books whereas 40% of users are fairly satisfied And only 10% are not 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 categories of library users and their satisfaction levels. You have successfully identified the main features and made relevant comparisons, such as noting that full-time undergraduates are the most frequent users while academic staff are the least. However, the report could be improved by providing a clearer overview or summary statement at the beginning. While you have included the data, the organization of the comparison between the two charts is slightly disjointed. To reach a higher band, ensure that the data is grouped more logically to highlight trends rather than just listing percentages.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, phrases like 'On the one hand' and 'On the other hand' are used, but the internal flow within paragraphs is sometimes repetitive. The transition between sentences is occasionally abrupt, and the punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with capitalization and comma usage. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence would significantly enhance the logical flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several spelling errors, such as 'catogories', 'stuff' (instead of 'staff'), 'leraning', and 'failry'. Additionally, some word choices are imprecise or non-standard, such as 'most least' and 'fullfiled'. While you are able to communicate the main points, the range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. To improve, focus on using more precise academic terminology and ensure that you proofread your work to eliminate basic spelling mistakes that distract the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include incorrect article usage ('the frequency library users'), subject-verb agreement ('the ratio rise'), and awkward phrasing ('the users are fullfiled by reliable wifi'). Punctuation is also a significant issue, with erratic capitalization and missing spaces after commas. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar and sentence construction prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on mastering basic sentence structure and proofreading for punctuation errors.
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