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 pie chart illustrates the information of various groups of active library users. On the other hand, table gives us the actual percentage of reviews of users satisfaction about facilities provided my the library at a university.
On first hand, the chart explains that full time graduate category is the one who pay more visits to library and academic staff is the least one. We can clearly observe the percentages which are 44% or 7% respectively. On the other hand, distant learners library use is occasionally as 8%. There is a leap in the chart about postgraduate students. As part time postgraduates has lesser use of library than post graduate students. Their percentage of spending time in library increases from 16% to 25%.
Looking forward to the table, it clearly explain that there is 60-40 ratio of the library visitors satisfaction with the library timings. Additionally, 95% people are genuinely happy towards the helping attitude of the available staff. Furthermore, as we talk about availability of books or journals and reliability of internet, about 10%and 20% of users are not contented respectively.
Overall, university needs to improve library related concerns to enhance users satisfaction.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| 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 both the chart and the table, identifying key data points such as the 44% for full-time graduates and the high satisfaction rate regarding staff. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial and contains inaccuracies in interpretation, such as the confusing comparison between postgraduate groups. The summary lacks a clear overview that synthesizes the data effectively, and the final sentence is more of a recommendation than a summary of the provided information. To improve, ensure that comparisons are logically structured and that the data is reported with greater precision, avoiding vague descriptions like 'there is a leap'.
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 misused. Phrases like 'On first hand' and 'Looking forward to the table' are unnatural and do not serve as effective transitions. While there is a logical progression from the chart to the table, the internal flow within paragraphs is sometimes disjointed. The referencing is occasionally unclear, particularly when discussing the postgraduate categories, which makes the relationship between the ideas difficult to follow at times.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. There are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'reviews of users satisfaction', 'the least one', and 'not contented'. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying on basic descriptors. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise academic terminology, such as 'proportion', 'majority', 'significant', or 'dissatisfaction', and ensure that collocations are natural and accurate.
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. Examples include 'table gives us the actual percentage of reviews of users satisfaction', 'provided my the library', and 'as we talk about availability'. Subject-verb agreement and preposition usage are inconsistent. While the meaning is generally understandable, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining sentence structure would be highly beneficial.
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