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 pie chart illustrates the survey on different types of students at university's library, the tabular chart depicts the satisfaction level of scholars in library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates were more active in university's library, while academic staff and distance learning(all courses) least present over the period. With the helpfulness of staff maximum pupils were fulfilled as compared to the reliability of wi-fi and availability of journals at library.
Academic staff and distance learning (all courses) accounted for almost similar less than a tenth. Furthermore, full-time postgraduates numbers were at university's library a quarter. However, Full- time undergraduates reported 44% and only 16% o0f part-time postgraduates attended library classes.
Moreover, 95% of scholars were pleased with support of library staff, whereas only 5% not satisfied with their helpfulness in university. The gratification of students by presence of books and journals, also with the network range of wi-fi recorded almost similar, on the other hand, oppositely 10 to 20% not fulfilled with all three services. library's opening timing fairly satisfied 35%, while 65% completely satisfied.
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 response covers the main features of both the pie chart and the table, noting categories of library users such as full-time undergraduates at 44% and distance learners at a lower proportion, alongside satisfaction levels with staff helpfulness, Wi-Fi, and journals. However, the reporting of data contains several inaccuracies and awkward phrasing, such as 'full-time postgraduates numbers were at university's library a quarter' and confused percentages regarding satisfaction and dissatisfaction. While an overview is attempted, key data points are misrepresented or vaguely stated, which prevents the response from fully and accurately conveying all parts of the visual information. Consequently, it achieves a band score of 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response attempts a paragraph-by-paragraph structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs detailing the charts. However, logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward syntax and unclear referencing. For instance, the transition into the second body paragraph ('Academic staff and distance learning (all courses) accounted for almost similar less than a tenth') feels disjointed, and cohesive devices are either lacking or used awkwardly, as seen with 'on the other hand, oppositely'. Paragraphing is present, but the internal flow within paragraphs is mechanical and sometimes confusing for the reader. Therefore, a band score of 5.0 is appropriate.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with frequent awkward word choices and phrasing errors that occasionally impede communication. Examples include 'tabular chart', 'gratification of students', and 'opening timing'. The student attempts some less common vocabulary such as 'proportion', but collocation and word formation errors are noticeable throughout the text, such as 'o0f' (typographical error) and 'not fulfilled with all three services'. While the vocabulary is minimally adequate to convey the general topic of the charts, the limitations and inaccuracies restrict the score to a 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and punctuation is weak. Frequent errors in word order, missing prepositions, and awkward clause structures cause difficulty for the reader. Examples include 'with the helpfulness of staff maximum pupils were fulfilled' and 'full-time postgraduates numbers were at university's library a quarter.' Punctuation and phrasing errors persist throughout, meaning that error-free sentences are the exception rather than the norm. These consistent grammatical inaccuracies place the response firmly at a band 5.0.
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