Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-10
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 given pie chart and table illustrate the survey library users result at a university.
In the pie chart, most library used by full time undergraduates who was 44%. The full time past graduates used library only 25%. The library used by part time postgraduates and distance learning, the former percentage was 16% and later was 8%.The academic staff used library very least which was only 7%.
The in table chart, the percentage of library user who were very satisfied from opening hours were 75% and the percentage of fairly satisfied only 35%.furthermore, 95% library users satisfied from helpfulness of staff and only 5% who were fairly satisfied.There was only 10% difference between percentage of very satisfied and fairly satisfied of availability books section which was 50% and 40%. Wifi service very satisfied percentage was 48 and fairly was 33% whereas not satisfied percentage only 19%.
Overall, most of full time undergraduates uses library while least percentage of academic staff. In the table chart, library users were very satisfied from helpfulness of staff as compare to others.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of both the chart and the table. You have successfully identified the largest and smallest categories in the pie chart and highlighted key data points from the table. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical, listing figures rather than synthesising information. For example, you mention the 10% difference in book availability but do not explain the significance of the data. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more meaningful comparisons between categories rather than just reporting the numbers. The overview is present but could be more analytical by grouping trends rather than just restating the highest and lowest points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive and occasionally awkward. Phrases like 'the former percentage was' and 'the in table chart' feel mechanical and sometimes grammatically incorrect. While there is a clear progression from the pie chart to the table, the transitions between sentences are limited. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'consequently') would improve the flow and help connect your ideas more naturally.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic verbs like 'used' and 'satisfied' repeatedly. There are also some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'survey library users result' instead of 'results of a survey of library users' and 'used library very least' instead of 'the lowest usage'. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated synonyms and ensuring your word choices are grammatically appropriate for the context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the response, particularly with articles, prepositions, and verb tenses. For instance, 'most library used by' should be 'the library was mostly used by', and 'who was 44%' should be 'which accounted for 44%'. Additionally, there are issues with subject-verb agreement and sentence structure, such as 'The in table chart, the percentage... were 75%'. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors indicate a limited control over complex structures and impact the overall fluency of your writing.
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