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 pie chart, table, and bar chart give information about members, book loans, and total loans in a library in Little Chalfont between 2007 and 2016.

Overall, the total number of loans increased over the ten-year period. In 2016, adults aged 18 to 64 were the largest group of library members, and fiction books were the most popular type of loans. Looking at the pie chart, adults aged 18–64 made up the biggest percentage of library members in 2016 at 51%. Children were the second largest group with 22%. Meanwhile, young adults aged 13–17 represented 15%, and adults 65 and over made up the smallest proportion at 12%. In terms of loans by category in 2016, Children’s fiction and Adult fiction were both the most popular, taking 38% each. Adult non-fiction was the next highest at 13%, followed by Children’s non-fiction at 6%. The remaining categories—Children’s DVDs, Young adults, and Adult audio books—were very low, with only 1% or 2% each.

Finally, according to the bar chart, total loans were about 16,000 in 2007. This number increased to around 21,000 in 2010 and stayed around 20,000 for a few years, with a slight drop in 2013 to under 20,000. After that, loans went up again and reached the highest point in 2016 at nearly 22,000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

You have successfully identified the main features of all three charts. The overview clearly highlights the upward trend in total loans and identifies the key demographic and category preferences. You have effectively selected data to support your points, such as the 51% for adult members and the 38% for fiction loans. The comparison between categories is well-handled. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently link the data points to the specific years mentioned in the charts, as you did well with the 2007 and 2016 figures in the final paragraph. Overall, the response is accurate and covers all requirements of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a body paragraph for the pie and table data, and a final paragraph for the bar chart trend. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile,' 'In terms of,' and 'After that' effectively to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets. The information is presented in a way that is easy to follow, and the referencing is clear throughout the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'largest group,' 'smallest proportion,' and 'reached the highest point' are used accurately. You successfully incorporate topic-specific vocabulary such as 'demographic,' 'categories,' and 'proportion.' While the vocabulary is functional and appropriate for the task, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or synonyms for 'increased' (e.g., 'witnessed a steady climb' or 'experienced a surge') would elevate the lexical range further.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.5

Your writing shows good control over a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. The grammar is generally accurate, with very few errors. You use a variety of structures, such as participial phrases ('Looking at the pie chart...') and subordinate clauses, which helps the flow of the text. Punctuation is used correctly to separate clauses and list items. The response is largely error-free, and the few minor slips do not impede communication at all, reflecting a high level of grammatical competence.

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