Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The chart and the table illustrates the outcome of a research conducting on university going about their experience at the library.It can be clearly seen that, the pie chart shows the diverse category of students who like to read different books while the table portrays their whole experience in library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates spent most of their time in library in contrast of Professors and other teaching faculty members who have very few trips to library while the table reveals the statistics of library users satisfaction. It is given that the cooperative staff is the highlight of the pie chart for the population however very few are happy with the quality of internet services.
In term of pie chart, the number of full-time graduates surpass the other visitors of the library by 44% while the academic staff and distance learners stays on alternate of 7% to 8%.
However, the data in table illustrates the satisfaction level of library users with the highest number of 95% people being amused by the faculty of library. Although 20% of people are having issues with the material of journals.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
You have identified the main features of the data, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction with staff. However, the response suffers from significant inaccuracies in data interpretation. For instance, you state that 95% of people were 'amused' by the faculty, which is a misuse of the term, and you incorrectly describe the staff as the 'highlight of the pie chart' when the pie chart actually categorizes users. Furthermore, the comparison between the pie chart and table is somewhat confused, as you attempt to link disparate data sets without clear logical connection. To improve, ensure you accurately report the figures and distinguish clearly between the categories of users and the satisfaction survey results.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, 'In term of pie chart' is grammatically awkward and does not serve as an effective transition. The logical progression between sentences is sometimes hindered by unclear referencing, such as when you mention 'the population' without clearly defining which group you are referring to. While there is an overall attempt at a logical flow, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional misuse of cohesive devices limit the coherence of the response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but there are several instances of inappropriate word choice that impede precision. Using 'amused' to describe satisfaction levels is incorrect in this context, as 'amused' implies finding something funny rather than being satisfied with a service. Additionally, phrases like 'university going' and 'stays on alternate' are non-standard and unnatural. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary like 'undergraduates' and 'satisfaction level', the range is limited, and the errors in collocation and word choice are noticeable throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
There is a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but the accuracy is inconsistent. You frequently make errors in subject-verb agreement, such as 'The chart and the table illustrates' (should be 'illustrate') and 'academic staff and distance learners stays' (should be 'stay'). There are also issues with article usage and prepositional phrases, such as 'in contrast of' (should be 'in contrast to') and 'in library' (should be 'in the library'). While these errors do not completely prevent the reader from understanding the general meaning, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency and accuracy of the writing.
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