Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-03

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 illustrate the proportion of consumers of library and the table chart gives the data on the users satisfaction.

Overall, in the pie chart most of the customers are full time graduate and lowest percentage of the consumers are academic staff throughout the period. In table chart, most coustomers are satisfied by the helpfulness of staff and from library opening hours in this trend.

In library, most of the customers- are full time under graduate which is 44%. Second most consumers of library are full time postgraduate is upto 25%. Futhermore, part time graduate only use library 16% according to the survey. distance learning (all courses) and academic staff are the lowest consumers of the library.

Satisfaction data, shows that the helpfulness

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, as it is only 124 words long and ends abruptly mid-sentence. Consequently, the task is not fully addressed. While you have identified some main features from the pie chart, the analysis of the table is incomplete, and the summary is cut off before completion. To improve, ensure you provide a full overview of all data sets provided and complete your analysis. The failure to finish the response significantly impacts the ability to report the main features and make necessary comparisons, which is a core requirement of Academic Task 1.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, which is a positive step. However, the logical progression is hindered by the incomplete nature of the text. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Overall' and 'Furthermore', but the connection between the pie chart and the table is weak. The abrupt ending makes the overall structure feel disjointed. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear focus and that you use a wider variety of linking words to connect ideas more fluidly. The lack of a concluding summary or a completed analysis of the table data prevents a higher score.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'consumers' and 'customers' to describe library users, which is not the most precise terminology for this context. There are also spelling errors such as 'coustomers' and 'Futhermore'. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey basic meaning but lacks the flexibility and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to use more academic synonyms and ensure you check your spelling carefully. Avoid repeating the same nouns and verbs throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are several grammatical errors throughout the text. For example, 'The pie chart illustrate' should be 'illustrates' (subject-verb agreement), and 'table chart' is redundant. You also have issues with article usage and sentence structure, such as 'In library, most of the customers- are full time under graduate'. The range of structures is quite basic, relying heavily on simple sentences. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and try to incorporate more complex sentence structures to demonstrate a wider grammatical range.

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