Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-29
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 7.0)
The charts below summarises data pertaining to a public library within a town named Little Chalfont.
Overall, adults aged 18 to 64 made up the largest proportion of library members while senior citizens were the smallest age group. Meanwhile, most loans from the library were found to be adult and children's fiction contrasting the very few loans for children's DVDs. Additionally, the highest number of loans occurred in the year 2018, with loans gradually increasing from years 2007 to 2016.
Approximately 51% of people aged 18 to 64 represented more than half of library members. 22% of children accounted for the majority among the remaining of the age groups with 15% of teenagers coming in second. Meanwhile, 12% of adults aged 65 and above formed the minority.
Within the category of loans, adult and children's fiction constituted the most popular type of loans. Adult non-fiction was the second-most commonly borrowed category, followed by children's fiction at 13% and 6% respectively. Young adults and adult audio books only represented 2% of the total loans while children's DVDs came in last place at 1%.
The total number of loans started from roughly 16000 and gradually rose to around 21000 in the year of 2011. After a brief decline that ended in 2013, the total gradually increased to approximately 22000 in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all parts of the task well. You have successfully identified the main features of the library membership, loan categories, and trends over time. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the data. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting. For instance, you state that adult and children's fiction were the most popular, but the chart shows 'Adult fiction' and 'Children's fiction' as separate categories, and your percentages for 'Adult non-fiction' and 'Children's fiction' (13% and 6%) do not align with the provided visual data. Ensure that you double-check the figures against the charts to maintain accuracy, which is a key requirement for Task 1.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information by category. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'Additionally', and 'Within the category of' to link ideas effectively. The progression of information is easy to follow. To reach a higher band, ensure that the transition between paragraphs is even smoother and that the referencing of data points is consistently precise to avoid any ambiguity for the reader.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'pertaining to', 'constituted the most popular type', and 'accounted for the majority' are used appropriately. There is some repetition of the word 'loans', which could be mitigated by using synonyms like 'borrowing figures' or 'items checked out'. While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, incorporating more sophisticated or varied lexical items would help elevate the response to a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are clear and error-free, though there are minor issues, such as 'The charts below summarises' (subject-verb agreement) and 'from years 2007 to 2016' (should be 'the years'). Punctuation is generally accurate. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and refining the use of articles. The current level of control is good, and errors do not impede communication.
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