Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · 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 4.5)
THE GIVEN PIE CHAT SHOWES THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FIVE DIFFERENT KING OF CATEGORIES OF LIBRARY USERS, WHEREAS THE IMFORMATION ABOUT THE LIBRARY USER SATISFACTION.
OVERALL, THE HIGHEST PRECENTAGE OF LIBRARY USERS WAS IN THE CATEGORY FULL TIME UNDERGRADUATE.
IN THE PIE CHAT, IT IS NOTICEABLE THAT THE PRECENTAGE OF ACADEMIC STAFF AND DISTANCE LEARNING ( ALL COURSES) WEW ALMOST SAME, ONLY 1% MORE IN DISTANCE LEARNING. MOREOVER, IN THE CATEGORY PART TIME POSTGRADUATE WAS LOWER AS COMPARED TO FULL TIME POSTGRADUATE USERS.
IT IS SURPRISINGLY SEE THAT, THE PRECENTAGE OF NOT SATISFIED PEOPLE WERE SAME IN THE SECTOREOF LIBRARY OPENING HOURS AND IN HELPFULNESS OF STAFF. THE HIGHEST PERPOTION OF LIBRARY USERS WHO LOVE TO USE LIBRARY WAS 95% IN THE HELPFULNESS OF STAFF, WERE AS ONLY 35% OF PEOPLE FAIRLY HAPPY WITH LIBARAY IN OPENING HOURS AND AVAILABILITY OF JOURNALS.
IN WIFI USER WA 48% VERY SATISFIED, WHERE AS 19% NOT SATISFIED.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover the main features of the chart and table, noting that full-time undergraduates are the largest user category and mentioning some satisfaction data. However, the summary is incomplete and contains several inaccuracies in data interpretation. For instance, the text claims that 'the highest proportion of library users who love to use library was 95% in the helpfulness of staff', which misrepresents standard survey data presentation, and the referencing of specific percentages is disjointed. Furthermore, the second visual (the table regarding user satisfaction) is only partially and confusingly addressed. Because the key features are not fully or accurately selected and reported, the response aligns best with a Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is divided into short paragraphs, but the logical progression and overall structure are weak. Sentences often feel disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is mechanical or inaccurate (e.g., 'IT IS SURPRISINGLY SEE THAT, THE PRECENTAGE...'). Referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow which category or satisfaction metric is being compared. Paragraphing is attempted, but individual paragraphs lack a clear central topic due to random grouping of disparate data points. This demonstrates the characteristics of a Band 5 for Coherence and Cohesion.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.5
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, heavily relying on words provided in the prompt such as 'library users', 'percentage', and 'satisfaction'. There are numerous spelling errors throughout the text, including 'CHAT' instead of chart, 'SHOWES' instead of shows, 'IMFORMATION' instead of information, 'PRECENTAGE' instead of percentage, 'WEW' instead of were, and 'SECTOREOF' instead of sectors of. These lexical limitations and frequent spelling mistakes cause noticeable strain for the reader and reflect a Band 4 or 5 level, leaning toward a 4.5 rounded to 4.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The response exhibits a very limited range of grammatical structures, consisting mostly of simple sentences or awkwardly constructed attempts at complex forms. There are frequent and persistent errors in tense, subject-verb agreement, and preposition usage, such as 'THE PRECENTAGE OF NOT SATISFIED PEOPLE WERE SAME' (plural/singular mismatch) and 'IN WIFI USER WA 48%' (missing article, incorrect verb form). Punctuation is also problematic, compounded by the use of all-caps throughout the text. These errors frequently impede communication and place the response firmly in the Band 4 category.
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