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 chart and table illustrated the result of a survey of library users at the university.
The graph and table shows the categories of library users. It focus on user satisfaction on five matters by percentage.
According to users the opening hours of library was very satisfactory by 65 percent as compared to 35 pencent who think it's faily satisfied. The helpfulness of stuff is outstanding as they get 95% over 5% fairly satisfied.
Availability of books always a problem in library, which only half of audience and forty percent thinks its just work and ten percent suggest improvements. Journels availability looks bad as 20 % not satisfied, but it's looks good by the percentage of forty five by thirty five. Wifi reliability got forty eight percent high satistaction which looked better by thirty three percents who just satisfied. Nineteen percent users want more extreme quality of wifi for their work.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the data but fails to provide a clear overview of the main trends. While it mentions several categories, the reporting is inconsistent and lacks a logical structure. For instance, the description of 'Journels availability' is confusing and does not clearly compare the data points provided in the table. The response lacks a cohesive summary of the most significant features, such as the high satisfaction with staff helpfulness compared to the lower satisfaction regarding book availability. To improve, ensure you identify the most striking differences and similarities rather than listing individual data points in a disjointed manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into short, somewhat disconnected paragraphs. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas, making the flow feel mechanical and repetitive. For example, the transition between sentences in the second paragraph is abrupt, and the use of referencing is weak. Paragraphing is present but does not effectively group related information, which hinders the logical progression of the report. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'consequently') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and contains several errors that occasionally impede clarity, such as 'stuff' instead of 'staff' and 'pencent' instead of 'percent'. The phrasing is often awkward, for example, 'it's just work' and 'want more extreme quality'. There is little attempt to use academic vocabulary or precise terminology to describe trends. To improve, focus on using accurate terminology for data reporting (e.g., 'a significant proportion', 'the majority', 'a minority') and ensure correct spelling of basic terms related to the task.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect the readability of the text. Subject-verb agreement is often incorrect, such as 'The graph and table shows' and 'the opening hours... was'. There are also issues with tense consistency, shifting between past and present. The sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'it's looks good by the percentage of forty five by thirty five'. Improving basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will significantly enhance the quality of your writing.
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