Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.0 · 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 4.0)
The given chart and the table graph illustrates us about the results of a survey of library users at a university , where the chart categories of 5 different types of library users named as axademic staff , Full time undergraduate , Full time postgraduate , Part time post graduate and Distance learning . However the table shows the data of Library user satisfaction in percentage.
Firstly as we see from the chart Full time undergraduates uses library the most having the highest percenatge of 44 % .where ever Distance Learning and academic staff ranges on bottom of this list
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0
The student attempts to address the task by introducing the chart and mentioning some information, such as the highest category (Full time undergraduates at 44%) and the lowest (Distance Learning and academic staff). However, the response fails to meet the minimum word count requirement of 150 words, containing only 100 words. Furthermore, the summary is incomplete; it mentions the chart categories and the highest percentage, but it completely fails to discuss or report any of the data from the table concerning library user satisfaction. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, leading to a band score of 4.0 under the descriptors for incomplete coverage and under-length penalisation.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0
The text is divided into two very brief paragraphs, but the overall organisation lacks a clear logical progression. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes awkward, such as 'Firstly as we see from the chart' and 'where ever Distance Learning'. Referencing is also faulty, as seen in the abrupt transition to the table data at the end of the first paragraph ('However the table shows the data...'). There is no clear structure or paragraphing dedicated to contrasting the chart and the table separately or effectively integrating them. These issues align closely with the Band 4 descriptor where information and ideas are not arranged coherently enough.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, with several instances of awkward word choice and spelling errors (e.g., 'axademic' instead of 'academic', 'percenatge' instead of 'percentage'). The student attempts to name some categories from the visual data, but the range of vocabulary is severely limited and inadequate for a full academic task response. Errors in word choice and spelling cause noticeable strain for the reader. This performance fits the Band 4 descriptor for basic, repetitive vocabulary where errors strain the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The student uses a very limited range of sentence structures, mostly consisting of simple or poorly constructed complex sentences. There are frequent grammatical errors and punctuation issues, such as missing articles, incorrect verb forms ('uses library' instead of 'use the library'), and inappropriate comma splices or spacing issues (e.g., 'chart and the table graph illustrates us about the results'). The majority of sentences contain errors, which frequently cause difficulty and affect clarity. This corresponds directly to a Band 4 level of grammatical control.
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