Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-13
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 4.5)
The chart here we see is know as pie chart .This pie chart show as the categories of library user of a university which is 44% .At first me can see that the most number of student are from full time undergraduate section.And the second most one is full time post graduate which is 25% .By the following way we see that the part time postgraduate person are 16% which is the number 3rd from the pie chart .The second lowest user we can see that is the distance learning(all course).The final and the least number of users are from the acadamic staff this is 7%.In the end there is a list of library user satisfaction we can see here is that the timing of library open are very satisfied by 65% and fairly satisfied is 35%.And the outcome of helpfullness of staff is 95% and fairly satisfed is 5% and for both of the opening time and helpfullness of staff thr percentage of not satisfied person are 0%
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 4.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to summarize the provided chart and table, covering major data points such as the undergraduate percentage (44%), postgraduate percentages, and basic satisfaction levels. However, the task fulfillment is limited by a lack of clear comparison and an inability to synthesize the two distinct visual sets (chart and table) into a cohesive overview. The writing tends to list data sequentially rather than grouping trends meaningfully. Additionally, the description of academic staff at 7% and the satisfaction metrics are presented in a very basic, disjointed manner. This corresponds to Band 5, where the task is addressed only partially, and ideas remain somewhat under-developed without a fully realized overview.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.5
The text lacks proper paragraphing, presented instead as a single block of text which heavily detracts from structural clarity. There is very limited use of cohesive devices, with awkward transitional phrases like 'By the following way' and 'In the end' failing to guide the reader smoothly between ideas. Although there is a basic chronological or sequential progression through the data points, the overall organization is clumsy and lacks the logical structure required for higher bands. Pronoun referencing is also problematic, as seen in phrases like 'The chart here we see is know as pie chart .This pie chart show as...', leading to mechanical and repetitive cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The lexical range is extremely basic and repetitive, relying heavily on words like 'chart', 'user', 'number', and 'satisfied'. There are numerous word choice and word form errors, such as 'acadamic', 'helpfullness', 'satisfed', and 'know' instead of 'known'. While the vocabulary is just sufficient to convey simple numerical data, the lack of precision and frequent spelling errors restrict the score. The writer attempts to use domain-specific terms like 'undergraduate', 'postgraduate', and 'distance learning', but these are undermined by widespread lexical inaccuracies, fitting the Band 5 profile of a limited range with noticeable errors causing difficulty.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The grammatical structures attempted are predominantly simple sentences or faulty complex forms, such as 'The chart here we see is know as pie chart' and 'This pie chart show as the categories...'. There is a complete lack of control over basic verb agreement ('This pie chart show as', 'timing of library open are'), tense consistency, and punctuation, with missing full stops and spaces in several places. The frequency of grammatical errors is high, often causing strain for the reader. Because complex structures are frequently faulty and basic grammar rules are regularly violated, the writing falls firmly into Band 4.
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