Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-14
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 charts and tables show the results of the survey of the library users at a university .
the categories of the library users
a - academic staff
b - distance learning (all courses)
c - part time post graduate
d - full time post graduate
e - full time undergraduate
the explainations of library users from 100%
a - academic staff 7%
b - distance learning (all courses) 8%
c - part time post graduate 16%
d - full time post graduate 25%
e - full time undergraduate 44%
the library users satisfactions in the percentage
library opening hours people were satisfied 65% and fairly satisfied 35% and not satisfied 0%.
helpfulness of staff 95% satisfied and fairly 5% satisfied and not satisfied 0%.
availability of books 50% satisfied and fairly 40% satisfied and not satisfied 10%.
availability of journals 45% satisfied and fairly 35% satisfied and not satisfied 20%.
reliability of wi-fi 48% satisfied and fairly 33% satisfied and not satisfied 19%.
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 cover the main features of the survey data, providing figures for both categories of library users and satisfaction levels. However, the report lacks a clear overview and fails to properly synthesise or compare the data effectively. Instead of presenting a well-structured summary, the student relies on listing raw statistics such as 'a - academic staff 7%' and 'helpfulness of staff 95% satisfied'. There is no genuine analysis or highlighting of key trends, such as full-time undergraduates forming the largest user group or satisfaction being highest with staff helpfulness and lowest regarding the availability of books and journals. Consequently, the task is only partially addressed, which corresponds to a Band 5.0 level.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The text suffers from poor structural organisation and a lack of proper paragraphing. The response is broken down into erratic fragments rather than coherent paragraphs, with sentences starting with lowercase letters and improper punctuation. There is a total absence of cohesive devices to link ideas, and referencing between clauses is weak. The information is presented as a fragmented list rather than a flowing report with clear logical progression. While the data is grouped somewhat by category, the lack of cohesive control and paragraph structure means the overall arrangement is confusing, placing it firmly at Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0 based on the presence of related thematic data.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is extremely basic, repetitive, and heavily reliant on direct lifting of terms from the prompt, such as 'library users', 'academic staff', and 'distance learning'. Words related to data reporting, such as 'show', 'percentage', and 'satisfied', are repeated multiple times without variation. There is no attempt to use less common lexical items or paraphrase the prompt effectively. Spelling is generally accurate due to copying, but the lack of lexical range and flexibility prevents the response from achieving a higher score. This meets the criteria for Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, fragmented statements rather than complete, well-formed sentences. There is a complete disregard for standard punctuation and capitalisation, as seen in sentences starting with lowercase letters throughout the text. Errors in sentence structure are frequent, with phrases like 'the library users satisfactions in the percentage' showing awkward phrasing and non-standard grammatical constructions. While simple structures are occasionally intelligible, the high frequency of basic structural errors and lack of complex sentences keeps the score at Band 4.5, rounded to 5.0.
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