Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-16
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 and table depicts the information of various library readers. Whereas, the table depicts the satisfaction of the readers or usrers, how much they are satisfied with facilities of library.
Overall, library has more users as full time undergraduates almost 44% of total users who are using library. In contrast, 95% library users are very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, which is the highest satisfaction ratio over all other facilities of library.
In pie chart, only 7% of academic staff uses library as a library users. While full time graduates are part of library members, 25% respectively. Part time postgraduates are 16%. Whereas, least members are intresting in distance learning or all courses. At a glance, library is occupied as 44% members of full time undergraduate
In the table, 65% of users are satisfied with library opening hours while 35% dissatisfied. 50% readers are happy with the availability of books 40% fairly satisfied and 10% are dissatisfied. Availability of journals facility provides 45% and 35% happy and fairly satisfied ratio while 20% not happy with that. Wifi reliability is 48%, 33% and 19% satisfied, fairly and not satisfied respectively.
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 student covers both parts of the task, presenting data from the pie chart (categories of library users) and the table (library user satisfaction). An overview is provided, highlighting key features such as full-time undergraduates being the largest group of users and helpfulness of staff receiving the highest satisfaction rate. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward expressions in reporting the data, such as 'full time graduates are part of library members, 25% respectively' and stating that 35% were dissatisfied with library opening hours when the table shows 0% not satisfied. The selection of data is generally relevant, but the minor data misinterpretations prevent a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is arranged into four paragraphs, attempting an introduction, an overview, and separate body paragraphs for the chart and the table. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing and weak cohesive devices. Transitions like 'Whereas,' and 'At a glance,' are used awkwardly or incorrectly at the start of sentences. Referencing is sometimes unclear, for instance, 'Availability of journals facility provides 45% and 35% happy and fairly satisfied ratio while 20% not happy with that.' Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion is frequently mechanical and faulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, but range and control are limited. The student attempts some less common vocabulary, such as 'satisfaction ratio' and 'availability,' but relies heavily on repetitive phrasing like 'satisfied,' 'fairly satisfied,' and 'dissatisfied' taken directly from the prompt. There are noticeable word choice and spelling errors, including 'usrers,' 'intresting,' and awkward collocations like 'least members are intresting in distance learning.' These lexical limitations occasionally cause strain for the reader.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but control over grammar and punctuation is inconsistent. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as missing articles, incorrect prepositions, and faulty relative clauses, as seen in 'library has more users as full time undergraduates almost 44% of total users who are using library.' Fragmented or poorly structured sentences appear throughout, such as 'Wifi reliability is 48%, 33% and 19% satisfied, fairly and not satisfied respectively.' These errors frequently cause difficulty for the reader.
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