Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The following chart illustrate that categories of library users and satisfaction in percentage
Diagram shows that library is the most help full and convenient for full time undergraduate persons (44%) of the library is used by full time undergraduate. (25%) is that type of person's that related to full time post graduate help to study their theories and practicals
(16%) of library usage is done by part time post graduate. (7%) is used by the academic staff and (8%) of the library used by distance learning.
The tables define that 65 percent of peoples are satisfied with the library opening hours and 35 percent is fairly satisfied. Most of the people is satisfied with helpfulness of sth approximately 95% and 5 percent is fairly satisfied
Half of them is satisfied with availability of books and 40% is fairly satisfied and 10 percent is not satisfied.
45 percent of the people's is satisfied with availability of journals and 35 percent is fairly satisfied 20 percent is not happy with that
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the chart and table, but the presentation is somewhat mechanical. While you have identified the key categories and satisfaction levels, the analysis lacks a clear overview or synthesis of the data. You have listed the figures rather than comparing them effectively. For instance, noting that full-time undergraduates are the largest group (44%) is good, but you could have contrasted this with the smaller groups like academic staff (7%). The report would benefit from a more analytical approach that groups information logically rather than just listing percentages sentence by sentence.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is very limited and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures and lack transition words to link ideas (e.g., 'The chart illustrates...', 'In contrast...', 'Furthermore...'). The progression of ideas is somewhat disjointed, particularly in the second paragraph where you move between different satisfaction categories without clear signposting. Improving the use of linking phrases would significantly enhance the flow and logical progression of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is basic and repetitive. You frequently use the word 'satisfied' and 'used by' to describe the data. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'help full' (should be 'helpful') and 'persons' (which is less natural than 'students' or 'users' in this context). To achieve a higher band, you should aim to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe trends and proportions, such as 'the majority of', 'a significant proportion', or 'the lowest percentage'. The current range is just adequate for the task but lacks precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'The following chart illustrate', 'Most of the people is satisfied') and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'that type of person's that related to'). The sentence structures are predominantly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing commas and periods. These errors occasionally make the text difficult to read. Focusing on basic sentence construction and ensuring that subjects and verbs agree will help improve your accuracy.
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