Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-11
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 pie chart illustrates the result of a library survey of five distinct users at a university. The table depicts the information about the satisfaction level of people who used library.
In pie chart, academic staff use very less library among other users which records at 7%. By 1% inclination, distance learning users used library at 8%percent. The percentage went double and reached at 16% by post time graduate. Almost 25% library used by full time postgraduate. The highest number of users was full time graduate who used 44% library which was the highest percentage among all users.
In the table, There were three distinct satisfaction levels of users were mentioned namely , very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied related to five different aspects. The highest number of people were very satisfied by helpfulness of staff which was recorded 95. Whereas, the availability of books for people were presented at 40 who were fairly satisfied. About 20 users were not satisfied by the availability of journals.
Overall, Full time undergraduate used the library resources at highest percentage however very less used by academic staff. The number of satisfy people were hi
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 both the chart and the table, identifying the highest and lowest categories. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For example, the description of the table lacks clarity, as it does not explicitly state what the numbers represent (e.g., percentages or raw numbers). The conclusion is incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence, which prevents a full summary of the data. While the key trends are identified, the lack of precision in describing the data points and the unfinished nature of the response limit the overall development of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate, such as 'By 1% inclination' or 'In pie chart'. The transition between the chart and the table is abrupt. Furthermore, the final paragraph is incomplete, which disrupts the logical flow of the summary. While there is a basic attempt at progression, the lack of control over linking words and the unfinished ending make the overall coherence feel disjointed.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is generally limited and repetitive. Phrases like 'very less' are grammatically incorrect and imprecise. There are also issues with word choice, such as 'post time graduate' instead of 'part-time postgraduate'. The response relies on basic terminology, and there is little evidence of an attempt to use more sophisticated or varied vocabulary to describe trends or data comparisons. The errors in word formation and collocation occasionally hinder the clarity of the information being presented.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. Examples include 'the result of a library survey of five distinct users' (which should refer to categories), 'very less library among other users', and 'The number of satisfy people'. Sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'There were three distinct satisfaction levels of users were mentioned'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma usage. These errors are frequent and sometimes cause the reader to pause to interpret the intended meaning.
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