Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-09

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 given pie chart shows the proportion of liberary individuals of different cateagory, whereas the table chart illustrates the satisfactory levels of the users in the liberary

It is crystal clear that, the percentage of full time undergraduate users was the highest. The inverse had been true in the case of Acedamic staff. on the other hand individuals were really satisfied with the helpfulness of staff

As per the data, 44% of the full time undergraduate topped the list ,whereas only 7% of the contribution was from Academic staff , in addition to that only rest of the categories were below 25%

turning towards table chart, 65% of the users were satisfied with the opening hour and only 35% were fairly satisfied. moreover the avability of the books was only 50%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully develop the response. While you have identified some main features, such as the highest category of users and some satisfaction levels, the analysis is incomplete. You have not provided a comprehensive overview or compared all categories effectively. The under-length nature of the response means that the information is presented in a fragmented manner, failing to cover all parts of the task adequately. To improve, ensure you provide a clear overview and include more detailed comparisons of all data points provided in the charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organized into short paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. While you use some cohesive devices like 'whereas' and 'in addition to that', the flow between ideas is often disjointed. The paragraphing is somewhat arbitrary, and the connection between the pie chart and the table is not clearly established. The use of referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the phrase 'The inverse had been true', which does not accurately describe the relationship between the data points. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear focus would enhance the overall coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary range is limited and there are several spelling errors, such as 'liberary' (library), 'cateagory' (category), 'Acedamic' (Academic), and 'avability' (availability). These errors are frequent and occasionally distracting. You rely on basic vocabulary and struggle to use more precise terminology to describe the data. For example, instead of 'topped the list', you could use more formal academic language. To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary and ensure accurate spelling and word choice throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with article usage ('the table chart'), subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. For instance, 'the percentage of full time undergraduate users was the highest' is grammatically acceptable, but the sentence structure is often simplistic. You rely heavily on simple sentences and struggle with more complex structures. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures and proofreading for common errors in articles and punctuation.

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