Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

The pie chart and table provides information about result illustrating a survey of library users at a university.

Overall, it is evident that students account for the largest proportion, particularly full-time undergraduates, with compared to academic staff. Library users are most satisfied by helpfulness of staff, whereas availability of books is fairly satisfied by library users.

Regarding to pie chart students belonging to different categories are outweighed, full-time undergraduate users account for the largest percentage, at 44% followed by full-time and part-time postgraduates represent 25% and 16% respectively. By contrast, distancing learning and academic staff users constiti

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to fully address the task. While you have attempted to identify some main features, such as the proportion of undergraduates and the satisfaction levels, the report is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. To achieve a higher band, you must provide a complete summary that covers all data points presented in the chart and table, ensuring that comparisons are fully developed. The current length prevents a clear overview and sufficient detail, resulting in a failure to meet the basic requirements of the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The response shows some attempt at logical organization, such as using 'Overall' to introduce the summary and 'Regarding' to transition to specific details. However, the text is incomplete, which disrupts the flow and coherence of the report. There is a lack of sufficient cohesive devices to link ideas effectively, and the abrupt ending makes it difficult to assess the overall progression of the argument. To improve, ensure that you use a wider range of linking words and phrases to connect your sentences and paragraphs, and always complete your thoughts to maintain a logical structure.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'proportion', 'undergraduates', and 'satisfaction' used correctly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'availability of books is fairly satisfied' (books cannot be satisfied; users are satisfied with the availability) and 'distancing learning' (should be 'distance learning'). The range of vocabulary is limited by the short length of the response. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure that your word choices are contextually accurate to convey your meaning clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains several grammatical errors that hinder clarity. For example, 'The pie chart and table provides' (subject-verb agreement error: should be 'provide'), 'with compared to' (incorrect prepositional phrase), and 'Regarding to' (should be 'Regarding the'). There is a mix of simple structures, but the lack of complex sentences and the presence of frequent errors in basic grammar and punctuation limit the score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct preposition usage, and proofreading your work to eliminate basic errors that could be easily avoided.

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