Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-19
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 5.0)
The chart and table illustarte the results of a survey of library users at a university which how much are satisfied.
Overall, full-time undergraduate are biggest users of library which is 44% of the library users. On the other hand, full-time post graduate second highest users of library is 25%, and part-time postgraduate is 16% user of library. Distance learning and academic staff is the minimum user of library is 8% and 7%.
The users are 65% are very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied about library opening hours. 95% of the user are very satisfied with library staff and 5% are fairly satisfied. Availabilty of books 50% are very satisfied, 40% fairly satisfied and 10% not satisfied. Reliability of wifi users are 48% satisfied and 33% fairly and 19% not satisfied.
in conclusion, the users reaction are different, but mostly users reaction are very satisfied about the libary ambience and rules.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.5 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0
You identify the largest user group correctly (full-time undergraduates, 44%) and report several satisfaction figures accurately, including opening hours and staff helpfulness. However, the response covers the task only partially: it omits the journal-availability results (45% very satisfied, 35% fairly satisfied and 20% not satisfied), and the final claim about satisfaction with the library’s “ambience and rules” is not supported by the data. The overview is limited, rather than drawing out the main contrast that staff helpfulness received the strongest satisfaction while books, journals and wi-fi attracted some dissatisfaction. The response is also 10 words below the required minimum, which restricts the detail available. Include the missing category and a clearer data-based overview to develop the report more fully.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5
The response has a basic sequence: it introduces the visuals, describes user categories, reports satisfaction results and ends with a conclusion. This gives the reader some organisation, and “Overall” and “On the other hand” signal relationships between points. However, the progression is not consistently clear: the satisfaction figures are presented in a long run of statements, and the final “in conclusion” repeats a general judgement rather than synthesising the key comparisons. Some linking is also awkward, as in “The users are 65% are very satisfied,” making the relationship between the figures and the categories harder to follow. Use separate, purposeful paragraphs for the user profile and satisfaction results, and connect the latter through clear comparisons.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.0
You use relevant task vocabulary such as “full-time undergraduate,” “part-time postgraduate,” “very satisfied” and “availability of books,” so the topic is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several phrases are repetitive or imprecise, including “users of library” and “minimum user of library.” Some word choices do not fit the data: “ambience and rules” are not categories shown in the table, and “library staff” is less precise than “helpfulness of staff.” Spelling errors such as “illustarte,” “Availabilty” and “libary” also reduce accuracy. Aim for concise reporting language and vary expressions for proportions and satisfaction while keeping labels faithful to the chart.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.5
The response mainly relies on short, simple statements, with little variety in sentence structure. Frequent errors in agreement and sentence formation make some information difficult to process. For example, “full-time undergraduate are biggest users” has a singular subject with a plural verb, while “The users are 65% are very satisfied” contains an unnecessary repeated verb and an unclear construction. In “Distance learning and academic staff is the minimum user,” the compound subject does not agree with “is,” and the comparison is not grammatically formed. There is also inconsistent capitalisation at the start of the final sentence. Practise accurate patterns such as “X accounted for Y%” and “Y% of respondents were satisfied,” then combine these with controlled comparisons.
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