Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)
The charts below summarise 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 | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 8.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively identifies the main features of the charts, including the demographic breakdown, the popularity of loan categories, and the trend in total loans over time. You have successfully made comparisons, such as contrasting the popularity of fiction with the low figures for children's DVDs. The overview is clear and highlights the key trends. However, there is a minor inconsistency in the data reporting: you mention the highest number of loans occurred in 2018, but the provided chart data only extends to 2016. Ensure that all data points are strictly derived from the provided visual information to maintain accuracy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.5
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information by theme (demographics, loan types, and trends). Cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'Additionally', and 'Within the category of' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct sets of information. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the text, making the report easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'constituted the most popular type', 'represented the minority', and 'gradually rose' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. There is a good attempt to use less common vocabulary, and the word choice is generally accurate. While the vocabulary is functional and clear, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'loans' and 'categories' would further enhance the lexical variety.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the control of grammar and punctuation is generally strong. There are minor slips, such as 'the majority among the remaining of the age groups', which is slightly awkward, and 'in the year of 2011', where 'the year' is sufficient. However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. The use of passive voice and comparative structures is handled well, contributing to a professional tone.
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