Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-18
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 chart and table illustrates the percentage of survey of library students and other academic staff at a university.
Overall, the pie chart showed the percentage of library user in various category such as full-time graduate, part time graduate also for academic staff. On the other hand,table shows the library user satisfaction in percentage in different sections.
In pia chat, the higher usage is 44% that are used by full-time undergraduate learners in the higher education department and it was dominated contribution. After that, one third of library user were full-time post graduates which was 25%. While, 16% students contributed in library that were part time postgraduate students. Also 8% and 7% users were distance learning and academic staff almost same as particepted in library.
In the table, the satisfaction about library opening hours and helpfulness of staff are higher in very satisfied category that is 65% and 95% respectively also fairl satisfied category is much lower than very satisfied section.Avilability of books,availability of journals as well as reliability of wi-fi are higher in satifaction than fairly satisfied students of the university. But the ratio of not satisfied students are much lower.
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 attempts to cover both parts of the task, reporting the categories of library users from the pie chart and satisfaction ratings from the table. However, there are some inaccuracies and misinterpretations in the data reporting. For instance, the text states 'one third of library user were full-time post graduates which was 25%', which is mathematically incorrect as 25% is one quarter, not one third. Furthermore, the overview is somewhat weak, merely stating what the charts show rather than synthesizing the main trends. While the key features such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates (44%) and high satisfaction for staff helpfulness (95%) are mentioned, the overall response lacks the clear, fully developed overview expected at higher bands. This performance aligns best with Band 5.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organized into clear paragraphs, including an introduction, overview, chart body paragraph, and table body paragraph, which provides a basic logical framework. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward transitions and repetitive sentence structures (e.g., 'In pia chat...', 'In the table...'). Cohesive devices are used in a mechanical or inaccurate way, and referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'that are used' or 'also fairl satisfied category is much lower'. Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion lacks flexibility and natural flow. These features place the writing securely in the Band 5.0 to 5.5 range, and Band 5.0 appropriately reflects the mechanical use of cohesive devices and occasional confusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for communicating the basic information, featuring terms like 'percentage', 'academic staff', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are numerous spelling errors ('pia' for pie, 'fairl' for fairly, 'Avilability' for Availability, 'satifaction' for satisfaction, 'particepted' for participated) and word choice inaccuracies. The range of vocabulary is limited, relying heavily on basic descriptors and repeating words from the prompt. While the intended meaning is mostly clear despite the errors, the frequency of spelling mistakes and lack of sophisticated phrasing prevent the response from achieving a Band 6.0. Therefore, a Band 5.0 is awarded.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, but grammatical control is weak throughout the response. There are frequent errors in subject-verb agreement and tense consistency, such as 'The chart and table illustrates' (singular verb with plural subject) and 'the pie chart showed... but the table shows'. Articles and prepositions are also misused frequently, as seen in 'percentage of survey of library students' and 'in very satisfied category'. Punctuation is basic, and run-on sentences or awkward phrasing occasionally impede smooth reading. Because simple structures contain errors and complex structures are often faulty, this performance corresponds to Band 5.0.
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