Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-19
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 compares proportion about categories of library users membership of different education program and provided table gives result of survey which conduct from library members about their satifaction level at a University.
Overall, it is evident that full-time undergraduate students dominates in library usage, while academic staff has the smallest contribution. The very satisfied library users are higher than fairly satisfied, whereas notb satisfied members also in data complain about books, journals and wifi.
In the pie chart, full-time undergraduate students accounted at 44% which is dominant sector of library users. Moreover, Full-time postgraduate users contributing in survey at 25%, while part-time postagraduate library members had the percentage about 16%. Furthermore, distance learning and academic staff had the smallest contribution in library usage about 8% and 7% respectively.
The table provided data regarding library members satisfaction. Not satsfied users about opening hours, staff and books had the percentage about 0%. Library users satisfaction in term of libraray opening hours accounted at 65% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied , in term of helpfulness of staff at 95% very satisfied and 5% fairly satisfied, also in term availabilty of books 50%
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of both the pie chart and the table, noting that full-time undergraduates dominate library usage and citing satisfaction ratings for opening hours and staff helpfulness. However, there are significant flaws in data interpretation and reporting. For instance, the student claims that 'Not satisfied users about opening hours, staff and books had the percentage about 0%', which is factually incorrect regarding books (10% were not satisfied). Furthermore, the response trails off abruptly at the end ('also in term availabilty of books 50%'), leaving data incomplete. This places the performance firmly in the Band 5.5 to 6.0 range, as it addresses the task but contains noticeable inaccuracies and incomplete reporting.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into paragraphs, starting with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to the chart and table respectively. However, the logical progression is hindered by repetitive phrasing and awkward transitions. Cohesive devices are basic and sometimes misused, such as 'whereas notb satisfied members also in data complain'. Paragraphing is attempted, but the final body paragraph is truncated and lacks a cohesive conclusion to the analysis. Pronoun referencing and overall flow are occasionally clumsy, preventing the response from reaching a Band 6.5. Overall, the structural arrangement is coherent enough to follow, but mechanical in execution.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, incorporating terms such as 'proportion', 'dominate', 'contribution', and 'satisfaction level'. However, there are numerous lexical and spelling errors throughout the text, including 'satifaction', 'notb', 'postagraduate', and 'satsfied'. The student attempts less common vocabulary, but word choices and collocations are occasionally unnatural, such as 'library users membership' and 'conducting from library members'. Because these errors occasionally distract the reader without completely blocking communication, the lexical resource aligns with a Band 5.5.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'The pie chart compares proportion about categories...' and 'Furthermore, distance learning and academic staff had the smallest contribution...'. However, grammatical accuracy is weak, featuring persistent errors in prepositions and articles (e.g., 'compares proportion about', 'survey which conduct', 'accounted at 44%'). Verb tenses are also inconsistent ('provides' mixed with past references). While simple sentences are generally understandable, attempts at more complex structures frequently result in grammatical slips that require the reader to re-read parts of the text.
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