Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-17

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 5.5)

The given pie chart and table represent the result of a survey of library users at a university for different categories to user satisfaction. Overall, the pie chart explained the types of library users in which full-time undergraduate took a dominant sector while academic staff remained minimized area.

In table, it demonstrated by facilities available for the users satisifaction rate., first of all highest portion of library users were full-time undergraduate, which are around to forty four percent, other dominant factor include full time postgraduate covers twenty five percent of pie chart, sixteen percent of user were part-time postgraduate users minimal portion is covered by distance learning and academic staff that are eight percent and seven percent respectively. But the user satisfaction rates experience significantly greater in helpfulness of staff, where ninety five- five percent are very satisfied, in library, hours and helpfulness of satisfy staff exhibit remarkably higher performance that no one user is not satisfied. Conversely, in availability of books user showed mixed response at as fifty percent were satisfied, forty percent remained fairly satisfied and ten percent not satisfied

while the not satisfied user remained higher in availability of the journal as twenty percent. Additionally, the number remained almost same for the reliability of Wi-Fi,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task by reporting the main features of both the pie chart and the table. The student identifies key data points, such as full-time undergraduates making up 44% of library users and academic staff representing 7%. Comparisons are made across categories, and table data regarding satisfaction levels is cited, such as the 95% satisfaction rate for staff helpfulness and zero dissatisfaction for opening hours. However, the response suffers from some minor inaccuracies and awkward phrasing when integrating data points, and the overview is somewhat weak, as it merely describes what the charts represent rather than synthesizing the most salient trends. Overall, the task is adequately addressed, placing the response at a Band 6.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The text has an overall coherent arrangement, but the progression is hindered by poor paragraphing and run-on sentences. The response begins with an introduction, but the body of the text collapses multiple disparate ideas into a single, massive, poorly punctuated paragraph. Cohesive devices are used awkwardly or repetitively (e.g., 'first of all', 'other dominant factor include', 'Conversely'), and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as abrupt transitions between the demographic data and the satisfaction table. Paragraphing is not used effectively to separate distinct graphical elements or logical points, leading to a mechanical feel. These organizational shortcomings limit the response to a Band 5.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as 'dominant sector', 'minimal portion', and 'significantly greater'. However, there are notable lexical errors and spelling mistakes throughout the text, including 'satisifaction', 'minimized area' (instead of 'smallest proportion'), and awkward phrasing like 'exhibit remarkably higher performance that no one user is not satisfied'. Word choices are sometimes imprecise or unidiomatic, which occasionally causes strain for the reader. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main points, inaccuracies prevent the response from achieving a higher band, resulting in a score of 5.5.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but control over grammar and punctuation is inconsistent. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('full-time undergraduate, which are around to forty four percent') and faulty clause structures. Punctuation is particularly weak, marked by run-on sentences, comma splices, and trailing thoughts without proper terminal punctuation, as seen at the end of the text ('Additionally, the number remained almost same for the reliability of Wi-Fi,'). While some simple sentences are accurate, the high frequency of structural and punctuation errors places this response firmly at a Band 5.0.

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