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 illustrate the outcome of a survey of library at a graduation school in terms of library user's and their satisfaction.
Almost half of library which is around 44% is used by Full-time undergraduate and 25% is being used by Full-time postgraduate. Other library user's are Part-time graduate,Distance learners and Academic staff which is 16%,8% and 7% respectively.
On the other hand,65% are very satisfied with library opening hours and 35% are fairly satisfied with library opening hours.The highest percentage of library satisfaction is helpfulness of staff that is around 95% ,5% are fairly satisfied. Reliability of wi-fi make 48% very satisfied, 33% fairly satisfied and 19% are not satisfied with library wifi.
Overall, It can possibly seen that Full-time undergraduate and Full-time postgraduate use's the library most and other category which is consist of user satisfaction ,most people are satisfied with helpfulness of staff and library opening hours.
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
The response covers the main features of both the chart and the table. You have successfully identified the primary user groups and highlighted the key satisfaction levels. However, the report lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you mention that full-time students use the library most, the summary of the satisfaction data is somewhat disjointed. To reach a higher band, ensure you group data more logically and provide a more cohesive summary of the trends rather than just listing percentages. The comparison between the categories is present, but could be more sophisticated by highlighting the contrast between the high satisfaction with staff and the lower satisfaction with Wi-Fi.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and occasionally repetitive. For instance, the transition between the user categories and the satisfaction data is abrupt. Referencing is sometimes unclear, such as in the final paragraph where the phrase 'other category which is consist of user satisfaction' is grammatically awkward and confusing. Improving the flow between sentences using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') would significantly enhance the logical progression of your ideas.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'illustrate', 'outcome', and 'respectively'. However, there are several errors in word choice and form, such as 'graduation school' (likely meaning 'graduate school'), 'user's' (incorrect plural possessive), and 'make 48%' (should be 'account for' or 'constitute'). These errors do not impede communication, but they limit the precision of your report. To improve, focus on using more academic collocations and ensure you are using the correct plural forms for nouns.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'library which is around 44% is used', 'use's the library') and article usage (e.g., 'survey of library', 'with library opening hours'). While these errors are noticeable, they rarely prevent the reader from understanding the intended meaning. To move to a higher band, you should focus on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, specifically regarding pluralisation and the correct use of articles in academic writing.
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