Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-10-30

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 and table compares the results of a survey in different categories of library learner at university.

Overall, full time undergraduate students cover a largest portion in library after that full time graduates covers twice of the portion as compared to remaining 3 categories. While, In table number of students satisfaction in library almost are satisfied and secondly fairly satisfied remaining number of not satisfying's person is too low.

In pie chart, the percentage of full time graduate in library is top trend approximately at 44%. After that full time postgraduates students covered larger portion at 25%. While part time post graduate around 16% in library. whilst, distance learning students in library at low point at 8%. The number of academic staff shows last position at 7%.

In the table, the number of library opening hours which are very satisficed around 65%, where fairly satisfied at 35% and not satisfied figure is 0%. Very satisfied user in helpfulness of staff at 95% and few are fairly satisfied with them at 5% but the not satisfied portion remained at 0%. In general, Availability of books user very satisfied 50% and fairly satisfied at 40% however 10% those who were not satisfied. Availability of journals user very satisfied at 45% remaining fairly and not satisfied at 35%or 20%. Finally, Reliability of wifi number of user who very satisfied at 48%, fairly at 33 and not satisfied user at 19%

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You cover both visuals and include many relevant figures, including the largest user group (44%) and the satisfaction results for each service. However, the overview is unclear and contains a significant misinterpretation: “full time graduates covers twice of the portion as compared to remaining 3 categories” does not accurately describe the chart. The 44% figure belongs to full-time undergraduates, while full-time postgraduates account for 25%; the three smaller groups are 16%, 8% and 7%. Your overview of satisfaction is also too general: helpfulness of staff stands out at 95% very satisfied, while journals receive the highest dissatisfaction at 20%. A clearer, accurate overview of these main contrasts, followed by selected supporting details, would make the response more complete.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure: an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for the chart and table. This helps the reader identify which visual is being discussed. However, progression within sentences and between details is sometimes difficult to follow. The overview’s “While, In table” construction is awkward, and the chart paragraph uses “After that,” “While,” and “whilst” repeatedly without always showing a meaningful comparison. The table paragraph lists figures in sequence but offers little grouping of related results. Organise the table around its strongest satisfaction results and its less positive results, and use linking phrases selectively. Clearer sentence boundaries and more precise references would also make the relationships between figures easier to follow.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant task vocabulary such as “percentage,” “fairly satisfied,” “not satisfied,” and “availability,” so the reader can generally understand the subject and figures. However, the range is limited by repeated wording such as “portion,” “number,” and “satisfied,” and several phrases are unnatural or imprecise: “library learner,” “top trend,” and “not satisfying’s person.” These choices sometimes make the intended meaning less clear. Aim for accurate collocations used in data reporting, such as “accounted for,” “the largest share,” and “respondents who were dissatisfied.” Check word forms and spelling as well, including “Wi-Fi” and “satisfied.” More precise vocabulary would improve clarity without requiring unnecessarily complex language.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt some complex sentences, for example, “While part time post graduate around 16% in library,” but many sentences are incomplete or have faulty clause structure. Several statements omit a main verb or use an incorrect verb form, as in “full time postgraduates students covered larger portion” and “the number of library opening hours which are very satisficed.” Subject–verb agreement and articles are also inconsistent: “The pie chart and table compares” should use a plural verb, and phrases such as “a largest portion” need correction. Punctuation and capitalisation are uneven, particularly after linking words. These errors sometimes make relationships between ideas difficult to interpret. Practise complete, controlled sentences, including accurate comparisons, before adding subordinate clauses.

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