Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-05
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 pie chart illustrates the results for various categories of library users at a college, while the table shows the level of satisfaction among library users at the university.
To begin with, according to the pie chart 44% of library users were full time undergraduate. whereas academic staff represented the smallest group in whole pie chart. in the terms of satisfactions, helpfulness of staff receive highest rating compared to other library users, while the availability of journals had the highest level of dissatisfication.
On the other hands, regarding satisfiaction, 95% of users were
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 is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to report main features or make meaningful comparisons. You have identified some data points, such as the 44% for undergraduates and the staff group, but the response is incomplete and cuts off mid-sentence. Because the task is not fully addressed and the length is insufficient, it is not possible to provide a developed overview or a comprehensive summary of the data provided in the chart and table. To improve, you must ensure you complete the summary and provide a balanced analysis of all key data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response shows some attempt at logical organization with a brief introduction and a transition to the body paragraphs. However, the text is incomplete, which prevents a clear progression of ideas. Cohesive devices like 'To begin with' and 'On the other hands' are used, but the latter contains a grammatical error ('hands' instead of 'hand'). The paragraphing is also interrupted by the abrupt ending of the text. To achieve a higher score, you need to write a full response that links sentences and paragraphs smoothly and logically throughout the entire summary.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, with terms like 'illustrates', 'represented', and 'satisfaction' being appropriate. However, there are errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'dissatisfication' (dissatisfaction) and 'satisfiaction' (satisfaction). The range of vocabulary is limited due to the short length of the response. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary to describe trends and data, and ensure you check your spelling carefully before submitting your work.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation. For example, 'full time undergraduate' should be pluralized, and there are issues with capitalization and sentence structure, such as 'in the terms of satisfactions, helpfulness of staff receive highest rating'. The punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and incorrect capitalization after periods. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, consistent capitalization, and ensuring that your sentences are complete and grammatically sound.
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