Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-24

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 piechart and table given shows the information after conducting the survey about the satisfaction of library users in the university.

The users are classified into different types of categories they are academic staff,full-time undergraduate,full-time postgraduate,part-time postgraduate and distance learning.there are so many students in the category of full time undergraduate.the second largest number of users present in full-time postgraduate category.almost 70 percent of the students are present in two categories full-time undergraduates and full-time post graduate.there are less number of students in the category of the academic staff.

Most number of the users are very satisfied with the helpfullness of the staff present in the library.secondly most of the users are satisfied with library opening hours.most of the students are not satisfied with the reliability of the wi-fi.users also not satisfied with the availability of the books and availability of the journals.distance learning users are 8 % and

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You identify the main user groups and correctly note that full-time undergraduates are the largest group, full-time postgraduates are second, and academic staff are the smallest. However, the response only partially summarises the visuals: it gives no exact figures for most categories or satisfaction results, and it does not clearly compare the five satisfaction areas. Some statements are imprecise: “almost 70 percent” refers to the two largest groups together, but they are users, not students; and saying users are “not satisfied” with books and journals overlooks that most respondents were satisfied or fairly satisfied. The final sentence is unfinished. The response is also one word below the required minimum. Include a clear overview and accurate key figures to develop the summary more fully.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic sequence: it first describes the user categories and then turns to satisfaction, so the reader can follow the broad topic. However, the organisation does not form a clear, complete progression. The opening is followed by a long, loosely connected list of category observations, and the satisfaction paragraph similarly strings together points with repeated “most” and “secondly.” There is no distinct overview to guide the reader through the main contrasts, and the ending, “distance learning users are 8 % and,” is incomplete. Use separate paragraphs for the chart and table, group related comparisons, and add linking language that shows how the figures relate rather than simply listing them.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use relevant task vocabulary such as “categories,” “satisfied,” “availability,” and “reliability,” which makes the subject generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several phrases are repetitive or imprecise, including “most number of the users,” “less number of students,” and repeated use of “most.” Some word forms and spellings also reduce accuracy, such as “piechart” and “helpfullness.” In addition, “students” is not an accurate label for all library users, since the chart includes academic staff. Aim for concise, precise reporting language and vary expressions for proportions and satisfaction levels. For example, distinguish “very satisfied” from “fairly satisfied” rather than describing both simply as satisfied.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response communicates its general meaning through mostly simple sentence patterns, but grammatical control is inconsistent and the range is limited. The opening has a subject–verb agreement error: “The piechart and table … shows” should use “show.” Other examples include the missing article in “in the university,” the awkward construction “there are so many students in the category,” and the run-on sequence “there are so many students … the second largest number…”. Punctuation and spacing are also weak, particularly where sentences run together, and the final clause is left unfinished. Practise accurate comparisons and sentence boundaries, and use a wider range of controlled structures to connect figures without creating fragments or run-ons.

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