Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-29
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 charts illustrate about the result of the survey of the library customers units are calibrated in percentage.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the maximum people who prefer visiting library are full time undergraduates while, library users seems to be most satisfied with the library opening hours. Nevertheless, people from distance learning are least interested to visit library.
It is observed with the chart that the academic staff is less co operative with the library customers whereas the satisfaction ratings depict much higher as it shows. However, people from correspondent learning which conclude all courses have less students enrollment.
It is obvious that the library users have many full time postgraduate about 25% whilst the availability of books is half of percentage as shown in the chart, as per satisfaction ratings. On the other hand, the last column presents part time postgraduate who have less attendance of the percentage as it shows, might be the reason due to reliability of wifi access in the library.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
The response attempts to cover both the pie chart and the table, noting key features such as full-time undergraduates being the largest user group (44%) and high satisfaction with library opening hours (65% very satisfied). However, the interpretation of data contains significant inaccuracies and confusion. For instance, the student states that 'academic staff is less co operative', misinterpreting the helpfulness of staff category, and invents unsupported assumptions such as linking part-time postgraduate attendance to 'reliability of wifi access'. Furthermore, data points are occasionally misread or vaguely reported, leading to an under-developed overview. To reach a higher band, the information must be selected and reported more accurately without speculative interpretations.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0
The text is divided into four paragraphs, attempting an overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by confusing transitions and unclear referencing. Phrases like 'It is observed with the chart that...' and 'On the other hand, the last column presents...' do not accurately connect the visual data being discussed. Cohesive devices are used mechanically and sometimes inappropriately, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of comparisons. Paragraphing is present, but internal cohesion requires better logical sequencing and clearer linking between sentences.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is somewhat limited and repetitive, with several instances of awkward word choice and unnatural collocation. Examples include 'maximum people', 'correspondent learning', and 'less attendance of the percentage'. The student attempts less common vocabulary, but misuse leads to confusion, such as confusing staff helpfulness ratings with staff cooperation. Spelling is generally acceptable, but lexical control is insufficient for precise reporting of statistical data, restricting the score to the lower-middle bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0
The writing contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical accuracy is weak throughout. There are noticeable errors in clause structure and prepositions, such as 'The charts illustrate about the result' (unnecessary preposition) and 'maximum people who prefer visiting library are' (missing articles and awkward phrasing). Punctuation and sentence boundaries occasionally obscure meaning. While communication is not entirely blocked, frequent errors in basic and complex structures prevent the response from achieving a higher band.
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