Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-26

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

 

Student answer (Band 7.5)

The pie chart illustrates the ages of library members in percentage that attended little chalfont library in 2016, while the table shows the total proportion of books categories loaned to library members within the same year. The bar chart depicts the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, in the pie chart, the highest participants were adults from 18 to 64 years, while adults aged 65 and above were the least. Similarly, the greater percentage of books loaned were fictions for both children and adults as against children's DVDs. For the bar chart, most of the total number of loans were above 20,000 in most of the given years.

To begin, in 2016, most of the library attendants were adults between the ages of 18 to 64 at 51%, with children and young adults ranging from 14 to 17 years accounting for 22% and 15% respectively. The least participants were the adults who were 65 yeas and over, accounting for 12%. For the table, the greater percentage of books loaned in 2016 were fictions for both children and adults, with both at 38%, while the least was Children's DVDs at 1%. Adult non-fiction accounted for 13% and children's non-fiction was 6%, then young adults and adult audiobooks recorded 2%.

For the table, in 2007, the total number of loans was just above 15,000. In 2008 and 2009, the values were just under 20,000, then between 2010 and 2016, the total numbers were above 20,000 with the exceptiom of 2014, which recorded a total number of just slightly under 20,000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully identified the main features of all three charts and provided relevant comparisons. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of adult library members and the popularity of fiction books. You have also effectively incorporated data to support your points. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently distinguish between the different data sets; for instance, you mention 'the table' when discussing the bar chart in the final paragraph, which is a minor slip. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'To begin', 'while', and 'in contrast' (implied) to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the different data sources. The progression of ideas is clear, though some transitions between sentences could be slightly more sophisticated to improve the flow. The referencing is generally accurate, ensuring that the reader can easily follow the data points being discussed.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'recorded a total number', and 'the greater percentage' are used appropriately. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'library attendants' (which usually refers to staff rather than members) and 'books categories'. However, these do not impede communication. To improve, try to incorporate more precise terminology related to data description, such as 'fluctuated', 'peaked', or 'remained stable'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While there are some grammatical errors, such as 'the highest participants were adults' (instead of 'the largest group') and 'exceptiom' (a spelling error), these do not cause difficulty for the reader. Your control over punctuation and sentence boundaries is generally good. To achieve a higher score, aim for more error-free complex sentences and ensure consistent subject-verb agreement throughout the report.

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