Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-28

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 8.0)

The pie chart and table provide information on age of members of Little Chalfont library and also about total number of loans taken for different category of books in the year 2016. The bar graph provides data on total number of loans taken between [redacted phone].

In general, adults between 18-64 accounted for the majority of library members whereas children's fiction and adult fiction topped the list of books that were loaned the most.

Adults between the age of 18-64 made up for 51% of total library members and less than half of it were children at 22%. Proportion of teenage members between 13-17 was at 15% and senior citizens aged 65 and over comprised of 12% memberships.

Of all the books that were loaned in the year 2016, children's fiction and adult fiction stood at 38% each. Other category of books were comparatively less popular with the adult non-fiction and children's non-fiction at 13% and 6% respectively whereas young adults category stood at a meagre 2%. The remaining two categories i.e. adult audio books and children's DVDs were at 2% and 1%.

Looking at the total number of loans between [redacted phone], the data revealed that loans for the given duration remained between 15000 to 22,000. Starting at just above 15,000 in the year 2007, the data witnessed an upward trend. The figures for 2008 and 2009 were similar at roughly 19,000 and remained just above 20,000 from 2010 to 2012 before experiencing a slight dip in the year 2013. The numbers further witnessed steady growth from 2014 to 2016 spiking from 20,500 to 22,000 by the end of year 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully addressed all parts of the task by summarizing the three charts provided. You identified the main features, such as the age distribution of members, the popularity of book categories, and the trend in total loans over the decade. The comparisons are clear, particularly when contrasting the age groups and the book categories. The overview in the second paragraph effectively captures the key trends. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently link the data points to the specific years or categories mentioned in the prompt to avoid any ambiguity. Overall, this is a well-developed response that covers all requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to each chart. You use cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In general,' 'Of all the books,' and 'Looking at the total number of loans,' which help guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different sets of information. The progression of ideas is smooth, and referencing is clear throughout the text. The use of linking words is natural and contributes to the overall coherence of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for the majority,' 'comprised of,' and 'witnessed an upward trend' are appropriate for an academic report. There is some repetition of the word 'category,' but this does not impede communication. You attempt to use less common vocabulary, such as 'meagre' and 'spiking,' which adds variety to your writing. The vocabulary is generally accurate and fits the context of describing statistical data well.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over grammar and punctuation is good. There are minor slips, such as 'Other category of books were' (should be 'Other categories') and 'comprised of' (comprise does not typically take 'of'), but these are infrequent and do not hinder understanding. The use of tense is consistent, particularly when describing the historical data from 2007-2016. The response shows a good level of grammatical control.

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