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 chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Categories of library users show on Pie chart and Library users satisfaction percentage isshow on the table.
According to the pie chart Full-time undergraduate percentage is very large percentage is 44% and second step is Full-time postgraduate is 25%. and part-time postgraduate is 16% and smallstep is Academic staff 8% and near to the Distance learning is 8%.As per base on the table about to the library user satisfaction library opening hours 65% very satisfied and Fairly satisfied is 35% and not satisfied is 0 helpfulness of staff is 95% and fairly is 5% and not is 0% an the third step avavilable of book is 50% and fairly is 40% and not satisfied is 10% avavilable of journals is very satisfied is 45% and fairly is 35% and not satisfied is 20 and the last step is Reliability of wi-fi is very satisfied is 48% anf fairly is 33% anf not satisfied is 19%.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response covers the main features of the pie chart and the table, but the presentation is disorganized. While you identified the key categories and satisfaction levels, there is no clear overview or summary of the data. The information is presented as a list of statistics rather than a cohesive report. To improve, you should group related data points and provide a clear introductory statement that highlights the most significant trends, such as the high satisfaction rates for staff helpfulness compared to the lower satisfaction regarding book availability.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response lacks paragraphing, which makes it difficult to follow. The text is essentially one long block of information. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'and' to link clauses. There is no logical progression between the pie chart data and the table data. To improve, you must use separate paragraphs for different data sets and employ a wider range of linking words, such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', or 'furthermore', to connect your ideas more effectively.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on basic phrases like 'percentage is' and 'satisfied is'. There are also several spelling errors, such as 'avavilable' and 'isshow'. To reach a higher band, you should use a more varied range of vocabulary to describe data, such as 'account for', 'the majority of', 'a significant proportion', or 'dissatisfaction levels'. You should also focus on using more precise terminology when referring to the data categories.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors, including missing articles, incorrect verb forms, and run-on sentences. For example, 'Categories of library users show on Pie chart' should be 'The categories of library users are shown on the pie chart'. Many sentences lack proper punctuation, making the text difficult to parse. You rely almost exclusively on simple sentence structures. To improve, focus on basic sentence construction, ensuring every sentence has a clear subject and verb, and work on using articles (a/an/the) correctly throughout your writing.
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