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 pie chart and the table illustrates the results of a survey on scholars who use university library.
Overall, from the chart we can say the majority of students who access the library consists of Full time undergraduates, wheras the lowest amount to Academic staff. From the table shows a range of criteria where the students have to choose from very satisfied , fairly satisfied and not satisfied.
The library consists of various individuals , of which the the three highest individuals who access the library are Full time undergrads , Full time post grads nad Part time post grads with 44%, 25% and 16%. while the rest consists of part time distance learning and academic staff
In the table we can see that satisfaction level from each criteria. Majority of students are very satisfied with the services provided by the library. with only a few fair amount of peoplem reportin
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The student attempts to cover both parts of the prompt, mentioning the pie chart showing categories of library users and the table illustrating satisfaction levels. However, the response is cut off mid-sentence and fails to adequately report the main features or make detailed comparisons. While the highest category (Full-time undergraduates at 44%) and lowest category (Academic staff at 7%) are noted, the data from the table is described only in the vaguest terms ('Majority of students are very satisfied... with only a few fair amount of peoplem reportin') without citing specific percentages for opening hours, staff helpfulness, or books and journals. Because the response trails off and lacks complete development of the table data, it falls short of Band 6 requirements for fully addressing all parts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response attempts an overall introduction and body paragraphs, but the logical progression is hindered by poor paragraphing, abrupt transitions, and an incomplete ending. Cohesive devices are minimal and sometimes misused (e.g., 'From the table shows a range of criteria' and 'wheras the lowest amount to Academic staff'). Referencing is occasionally unclear, and the text breaks off abruptly at the end ('reportin'), leaving the organizational structure incomplete. Paragraphing is attempted but poorly executed, with fragmented sentences that impede the flow of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, such as 'library users', 'students', 'access', and 'satisfied'. There are several spelling and word-form errors, including 'illlustrates' (implied error in subject-verb agreement 'illustrates'), 'wheras', 'nad', 'post grads', and 'reportin'. While some task-specific terms are borrowed from the prompt ('Full time undergraduates', 'Academic staff', 'Distance learning'), the student's own lexical choices show limited range and inadequate control, restricting the score to Band 5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5
Grammatical control is weak throughout the text. There are noticeable subject-verb agreement issues and structural errors, such as 'The pie chart and the table illustrates' (plural subject with singular verb) and 'From the table shows a range of criteria' (incorrect prepositional subject phrase). Sentences tend to be simple or awkwardly structured attempts at complex forms that fail grammatically (e.g., 'the three highest individuals who access the library are Full time undergrads... while the rest consists of...'). Furthermore, the response is incomplete, ending abruptly mid-word. Frequent errors cause some difficulty for the reader.
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