Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)

like it shown we see that the first categorie of library users prefered by people is full time undergraduate that toke 44% secondly we have full time postgraduate that toke 25% third we have part time postgraduate that fill 16% of people interests afetr that we have the distance learning that takes 8% a little bit exacty like the final categorie of academic staff that toke 7% ,the peaple are satisfied a lot about the helpfulness of staff very much while they are not in avalaibility of journals also they are approximatly satisfied with the same pourcent on availability of books, journals and wi-fi

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, which significantly impacts the ability to fully address the task. While you have identified some main features of the chart, the analysis is superficial and lacks a clear overview or a logical structure. You have listed the categories but failed to make meaningful comparisons between them. Furthermore, the description of the survey results regarding satisfaction is vague and lacks the necessary detail to provide a comprehensive summary. To improve, you must ensure you reach the word count, provide a clear introductory summary, and group data logically to highlight key trends and comparisons.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The response lacks paragraphing and is written as a single, run-on block of text. There is no clear logical progression; the transition between the categories of users and the satisfaction survey results is abrupt and confusing. Cohesive devices are either missing or used incorrectly, such as the repetitive use of 'we have' and 'that toke'. The lack of punctuation, particularly the absence of full stops between distinct ideas, makes the text difficult to follow. To improve, you should organize your report into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs that group related data points using appropriate linking words.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and repetitive. You rely on basic verbs like 'toke' (incorrect form of 'took') and 'fill' to describe data. There are frequent spelling errors, such as 'categorie', 'peaple', 'avalaibility', and 'pourcent', which impede communication. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to demonstrate the precision required for an Academic Task 1 report. To improve, focus on learning specific collocations for describing data, such as 'accounted for', 'represented', and 'the majority of', and ensure you proofread your work for basic spelling accuracy.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that often distort the meaning. There is a lack of sentence variety, with most ideas connected by 'and' or run-on sentences without proper punctuation. Verb tense usage is inconsistent, such as 'like it shown' instead of 'as shown' and 'toke' instead of 'took'. There are also issues with word order and article usage, such as 'the distance learning' and 'the helpfulness of staff'. The lack of complex sentence structures limits your ability to convey information accurately. Focus on mastering basic sentence construction and subject-verb agreement before attempting more complex structures.

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