Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-12
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 Provided combination of pie chart and tubular data illustrates that report of a survey of library users at a university.
Overall, pie chart determined that categories of library users in which highest number of uses were full time undergraduate students, while table data indicates that, library user satisfaction in percentage where available of journals students were less satisfied throughout tha datas.
By the analysing pei chart, below 10% were using library it was Distance learning or academic staff (8%,7%). Only 16 percent user belongs to Part time postgraduate students. Similarly full time postgraduate percent increase by almost 9%, however highest number of library users were acuring full time undergraduate course.
The tubular data show that, library users feedback in which library opening house users were 65% very satisfied, same as 35% were fairly satisfied. Highest number of users satisfied from helpfulness of staff it is 95%, only 5% Fairly satisfied first two categories 0% not satisfied. Remaining 3 categories were almost same in terms of very satisfied or Fairly satisfied. But, not satisfied user were highest in availability of journals. While, lowest number of non satisfied from availability of books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the provided chart and table, but the execution falls short of fully satisfying the task requirements. While the student identifies some main features, such as full-time undergraduates being the largest user group and mentions satisfaction data, the reporting is incomplete, confusing, and lacks a clear, structured overview. For instance, the reference to 'tubular data' instead of tabular data and vague descriptions of percentages hinder clarity. Key comparisons between the categories of users and the satisfaction metrics are poorly articulated, and parts of the data are misinterpreted or misstated, such as the awkward phrasing regarding opening hours and satisfaction levels. This places the response firmly within Band 5, as the task is only partially addressed with limited and inadequately developed ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The organization of the response lacks logical progression and clear overall coherence. The text is divided into paragraphs, but the transition between ideas is abrupt and confusing. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or inaccurately, such as 'By the analysing pei chart' and 'Similarly full time postgraduate percent increase', which disrupt the flow of reading. Furthermore, referencing is frequently unclear, leaving the reader struggling to connect the data points mentioned in the text with the actual visual information. Paragraphing is attempted, but internal cohesion fails to guide the reader smoothly through the summary. These issues reflect the descriptors for Band 5, where information has some organization but lacks clear overall progression and cohesive devices are inadequate or inaccurate.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is very basic and repetitive, with frequent word choice and spelling errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples of misuse and non-standard phrasing include 'tubular data' for tabular data, 'acuring' instead of accounting for or comprising, and 'opening house users' instead of opening hours. The range of vocabulary is limited and minimally adequate for the task, with unsuccessful attempts at using less common lexical items. Spelling mistakes such as 'pei' for pie and 'datas' further pull the score down. This performance aligns with Band 5, where the lexical resource is limited and noticeable errors cause some difficulty for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical structures employed are limited and frequently faulty when complex forms are attempted. The text contains numerous grammatical errors, including missing prepositions, subject-verb agreement issues, and incorrect tense usage, as seen in sentences like 'pie chart determined that categories of library users in which highest number of uses were' and 'lowest number of non satisfied from availability of books.' Simple sentences are constructed with basic errors, and complex attempts break down entirely. Punctuation is also erratic, with misplaced commas interrupting clause structures. This falls under Band 5, characterized by a limited range of structures and frequent errors in grammar that cause difficulty for the reader.
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