Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-09
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 illustrates the different categories of library users. Th pie chart display how many learners spend their time to read books in library. According, to the chart 7% of academic staff visit to library due to tough routine in academic calender and research activities. 8% of students decided to go in library who travelled a large distance.16% of grown up people to decide to study in library because to be able to change their jobs and have time to visit library whenever they comes for lectures in a campus. 25% meatured peoples to decide to study in library of enrolled in full time postgraduate studies due to study research based assignment, particular journals and advanced articles related to their research project. 44% full time undergraduate students decided to spent high number of study hours in library due to have free time.
The data given in tabular form provided information about % satisfaction of library user. It has been observed that 95 % satisfaction about the cooperation of library staff. Library opening plays vital role about feed back from learner, it showed that 65% learner feeling calm about opening time. Library advancement depends upon reading data available in library. Only 50% satisfaction about avalaiblity of books, Internet is the fast source of information now adays. But its service only satisfied 48%. Research based studies up to date knowledge of only 45% satisfaction.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 4.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5
You identify both visuals and report several key figures, including the largest user group (44% full-time undergraduates), the 95% satisfaction with staff helpfulness, and the 65% satisfied with opening hours. However, the response only partially summarises the data: it gives no clear overview of the main patterns, and several explanations about why groups use the library are invented rather than shown by the chart. The satisfaction table is also incomplete: for example, you omit the fairly and not satisfied figures for books, journals and wi-fi, and do not compare these categories systematically. Some descriptions are unclear or inaccurate, such as calling the 8% group students who travelled a large distance. Focus on reporting what the visuals show and selecting the most notable contrasts.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response has a recognisable two-part structure: the first paragraph discusses user categories, and the second turns to satisfaction, so readers can follow the broad topic shift. Some linking phrases, such as “The data given in tabular form,” help signal this change. However, progression within the paragraphs is uneven. The first paragraph moves through percentages but mixes them with unsupported explanations, while the second jumps between staff, opening hours, books, wi-fi and research without a clear comparison or summary. Several sentences are joined awkwardly, and punctuation around transitions is inconsistent. Group related figures together and use a clear overview followed by organised comparisons; this would make the information easier to follow.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
You use some task-related vocabulary, including “categories,” “satisfaction,” “availability,” and “research,” and attempt to describe different user groups. However, the range is limited and many word choices or collocations are inaccurate, sometimes making the intended meaning difficult to understand. Examples include “grown up people” and “meatured peoples” for postgraduate students, “visit to library,” and “Library opening plays vital role about feed back.” Spelling errors such as “calender,” “avalaiblity,” and “now adays” also reduce clarity. Prefer precise labels taken from the chart, such as “part-time postgraduate students,” and use straightforward reporting language like “accounted for” or “were satisfied with.” Avoid adding speculative descriptions that require vocabulary beyond the data.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
You attempt both simple statements and longer sentences, but control is inconsistent, and frequent errors can make relationships between ideas difficult to follow. For example, “The chart illustrate” has subject–verb disagreement, while “The pie chart display” also needs an agreeing verb. Sentence construction is often faulty in phrases such as “16% of grown up people to decide to study” and “25% meatured peoples to decide to study.” Articles, prepositions and verb forms are also unreliable, as in “visit to library” and “students decided to spent.” Punctuation creates further problems, including the comma after “According” and the missing space after “distance.” Build accurate short sentences first, then combine them with controlled clauses such as “while” or “whereas.”
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