Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-27
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Student answer (Band 5.5)
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AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response is significantly under the 150-word minimum requirement, which severely limits your ability to address the task. You have failed to provide a summary of the main features or make meaningful comparisons between the two periods. The text is incomplete and stops abruptly, meaning the data from the charts is not discussed at all. To improve, you must ensure you cover all parts of the prompt, including an overview of the trends and specific data points from both the table and the charts. You need to write a full report that describes the changes in visitor numbers and satisfaction levels clearly.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The response lacks a logical structure. While there is a brief attempt at an introduction, the second paragraph is fragmented and fails to develop any coherent ideas. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link sentences or ideas together. To improve, you should organize your report into clear paragraphs: an introduction, an overview of the main trends, and two body paragraphs detailing the specific data. Using linking words such as 'in contrast', 'furthermore', or 'consequently' will help guide the reader through your analysis.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
Your vocabulary is very limited and contains several spelling errors, such as 'Illustrait' for 'illustrate', 'surfaisad' for 'surveys', and 'visit' instead of 'visitors'. These errors, combined with the misuse of words like 'manage' (likely intended to be 'satisfied'), make the text difficult to follow. To improve, focus on using accurate terminology related to data description, such as 'increase', 'decrease', 'proportion', and 'level of satisfaction'. Expanding your vocabulary will allow you to describe the visual information more precisely and professionally.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The grammar is highly problematic, with frequent errors that impede communication. Examples include 'The table of Illustrait the number of going' and 'during the both period'. There is a lack of control over basic sentence structure, and the incomplete sentences make it difficult to assess your range. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage. Practice writing complete, grammatically correct sentences before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading your work for basic errors like missing articles or incorrect verb forms is essential.
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