Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
The pie chart and table illustrate the outcomes of a research of library users at university.
Overall, the pie chart depicts that highest numbers of library users is recorded in the case of full-time undergraduate, while the least amount library attendant has recorded by academic staff. According to table the highest percentage of user satisfaction in helpfulness of staff. On the other hand, the not satisfaction concern highly observed in availability of journals.
The proportion of library users categories highest in full-time undergraduate group which is 44%. At the same time almost same numbers are contributing in the case of distance learning and academic staff which is 8% and 7% receptively. Rest of the 41% of library users come from part-time postgraduate and full-time postgraduate students.
On the other hand, 40% of users were fairly satisfied from availability of books. 95 % 0f users are highly satisfied from helpfulness of staff which is the top numbers has recorded in all sharing result sector. In the section of availability of journals 20% of users not satisfied. Although, the library open hours has contributed 65 % of numbers in very satisfied category users.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The student attempts to cover both the pie chart and the table by identifying key features and making some comparisons. However, the response contains several inaccurate references to the data. For example, the student states that the least amount of library attendants has recorded by academic staff, whereas the table displays user satisfaction percentages for various aspects rather than user counts. Furthermore, data points are misreported or vaguely described, such as claiming 20% of users are not satisfied with the availability of journals when specific data subsets should be contrasted more clearly. While the main trends are acknowledged, the lack of precision in reporting data pulls the task achievement down into the Band 5.5 range. With more accurate data selection and clearer comparisons, the score would improve significantly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is structured into four paragraphs with a basic introduction and conclusion-like progression. However, the logical flow between and within sentences is frequently disrupted by awkward phrasing and poor mechanical cohesion. For instance, transitional phrases such as 'According to table' and 'On the other hand' are used repetitively and often inappropriately, as in transitioning between unrelated categories. Paragraphing is attempted, grouping the pie chart information separately from the table data, but the internal organization of the table data lacks a clear, coherent progression. Referencing is sometimes unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the exact comparison being made. These issues place the response firmly at Band 5.0 for coherence and cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is relatively basic and repetitive, with noticeable errors in word choice and word formation. Examples include 'research of library users' instead of 'survey', 'least amount library attendant has recorded', and 'not satisfaction concern highly observed'. The student attempts less common lexical items such as 'satisfaction', 'proportion', and 'availability', but these attempts are frequently marred by collocation and grammatical errors like 'satisfied from' instead of 'satisfied with'. While the meaning can generally be discerned despite these limitations, the vocabulary range remains restricted and basic, fitting the Band 5.0 descriptors.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical accuracy is consistently weak throughout the text. There are frequent errors in verb forms, voice, and prepositions. Examples include 'highest numbers of library users is recorded', 'attendant has recorded by academic staff', and '95 % 0f users are highly satisfied from helpfulness of staff'. Punctuation and spacing errors, such as '95 % 0f', also detract from the quality of writing. Complex sentence attempts are frequently faulty and obscure meaning, limiting the grammatical control to a level that corresponds with a Band 5.0 score.
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