Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-08
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 pie chart and table underneath illustrate the feedback of survey of library visitors at an educational institute.
Overall, pie chart represents the percentages of categories of people who use library. Full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest share while academic staff showed the least interest. The table shows the data of proportion of individuals' satisfaction with different services available at library. People were most satisfied by the helpfulness of staff and least satisfied with the availability of journals.
Commencing with pie chart, full-time undergraduates appeared in numbers with proportion of 44% among the others. Fair presence was also shown by full-time postgraduates with 25% of the total. Figures declined to 16% for part-time postgraduates. Academic staff and distance learners from all courses shared only 7% and 8% portion, respectively.
On contrary to this, 95% library users were very satisfied by helpfulness of staff and only 5% were fairly satisfied. Numbers decreased to 65% for library opening hours while 35% people were fairly satisfied. Half of the population was very satisfied by availability of books with 10% people showed complete dissatisfaction and 40% fairly satisfied.
Library users were least satisfied by reliability of wi-fi and availability of journals obtaining 48% and 45% votes in satisfaction, respectively. While 33% and 35% individuals were fairly satisfied and 19% and 20% not satisfied, respecti
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 successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table, providing a clear overview and supporting details. You made relevant comparisons, such as noting that full-time undergraduates represented the largest group while academic staff were the smallest. However, the response is incomplete, as it ends abruptly in the final sentence. This prevents a full summary of the data and impacts the overall development of the response. To improve, ensure you complete all sentences and provide a cohesive conclusion that synthesizes the information rather than leaving the reader mid-sentence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on the chart and table respectively. You use some cohesive devices like 'On contrary to this' and 'Commencing with', though some transitions are slightly mechanical or grammatically awkward. The abrupt ending significantly disrupts the flow and coherence of the final paragraph. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words more naturally and ensure that every paragraph is fully developed and brought to a logical conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'accounted for', and 'dissatisfaction'. There are some minor inaccuracies in collocation, such as 'appeared in numbers' and 'shared only 7% and 8% portion', which sound slightly unnatural. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, it lacks the precision and flexibility required for higher bands. Try to incorporate more sophisticated synonyms and ensure that your word choices are contextually appropriate for an academic report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in articles (e.g., 'the pie chart', 'the data of proportion') and prepositions. Some sentences are slightly awkward, such as '10% people showed complete dissatisfaction', which would be better phrased as '10% of people'. While these errors do not generally impede communication, they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, particularly regarding article usage and sentence structure, to improve the overall clarity of your writing.
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