Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · 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 5.5)
The pie chart illustrates the library users and the table present the satisfaction level of the users on different facilities which are provided by the university.
Overall, library users are seperated in to five catagories. Moreover, there are also five library facilities which are provided by the authorities.In brief, most of the students are satisfied with all of this but the only exceptional is availability of journals.
To begin with, full-time undergraduates use the library more, which are 44% covering the first position. The second and third positions are taken by full-time postgraduates and part-time postgraduades with 25% and 16% each. In the meantime, only 8% of distance learner and 7% staff use the library.
In addition, satisfiction level are divided into three part, which are vary satisfied, fairly satisfied and last not satisfied on five types. Firstly, all students gave positive reviews in library opening hour and no-one was dis-satisfied with it. Same pattarn was followed in helpfulness of staff, 95% students was very satisfied. MoreoverAvailability of books and reliability of wi-fi had mised opinion, only 10% and 19% students were not satisfied. Furthermore, 20% of students were fully dis-satisfied with the collection or journals, only 45% were satisfied
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The student successfully addresses both parts of the prompt by reporting the main features of the pie chart and the table. An overview is provided, noting the five categories and satisfaction levels, though the concluding statement about journals contains a minor generalization. Key data points are selected and reported accurately, such as 44% for full-time undergraduates and 95% very satisfied for helpfulness of staff. Comparisons are made where relevant (e.g., first, second, and third positions). The response covers all parts well with adequate data support, earning a solid Band 6.5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response is organized logically with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each visual, and an overall summary. Cohesive devices are used to connect ideas, such as 'To begin with', 'In the meantime', and 'In addition'. However, paragraphing is slightly disjointed, and referencing or transitions can be mechanical at times (e.g., 'Same pattarn was followed'). Overall arrangement is coherent, but referencing is not always completely smooth, justifying a Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms such as 'illustrates', 'satisfaction level', and 'facilities'. However, there are notable spelling errors and inaccurate word choices throughout the text, such as 'seperated in to' (separated into), 'catagories' (categories), 'vary satisfied' (very satisfied), 'dis-satisfied' (dissatisfied), 'pattarn' (pattern), and 'mised opinion' (mixed opinion). These errors do not impede communication, placing the response firmly at Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The student attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'The pie chart illustrates the library users and the table present the satisfaction level...' and '...full-time undergraduates use the library more, which are 44% covering the first position.' There are several grammatical and punctuation errors, including subject-verb agreement issues ('table present'), awkward phrasing ('last not satisfied'), and missing articles. While these errors occur frequently, they rarely impede communication, corresponding to a Band 6.0.
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