Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-07-31
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 charts illustrate the information regarding a public library located in a town called Little Chalfont.
Overall, the adult age group recorded the highest proportion of library members in 2016, whereas children's fiction and adult fiction accounted for the highest number of loans during the same period. Furthermore, the total number of loans increased from 2007 to 2016.
In 2016, adults aged 18-64 contributed highest proportion of library members, whereas children category accounted for 22 library members. In contrast, young adults and adults ages 65 and over contributed 15 and 12 members respectively.
From the image it is evident that, children's and adult fiction accounted for 38% of the total loans, while adult non-fiction recorded 13% of the total loans. In contrast, children's non-fiction contributed 6% of total loans. In addition, young adults and adult audio books recorded 2% of the total loans, whereas children's DVDs recorded just 1% of the total loan in 2016. Furthermore, in 2007, the total number of loans accounted for 16,000 loans approximately, and it gradually climbed to around 21,000 loans by 2011. The figure made up to 23,000 loans approximately in 2016, despite some fluctuations.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overview and selecting key features from the charts. You successfully identified the main trends in library membership and loan categories, and made relevant comparisons between the years. The data is accurately reported, and the inclusion of specific percentages and figures supports your points well. To reach a higher band, ensure that the overview is even more integrated; for instance, you could explicitly link the growth in total loans to the specific categories that dominated the figures. Overall, the response is well-focused and meets the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in contrast', and 'furthermore' to link ideas effectively. The progression of information is smooth, moving from membership demographics to loan categories and finally to the historical trend of total loans. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets. While the flow is generally good, ensure that transitions between sentences remain varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in some sections. Overall, the structure is clear and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'contributed', and 'fluctuations' correctly. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, which is generally successful. However, there are minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'children category' (should be 'the children's category') and 'recorded just 1% of the total loan' (should be 'loans'). To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensuring pluralization is consistent when referring to data categories. The vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly throughout the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You show good control over basic grammar, and your meaning is consistently clear. There are some minor grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('contributed highest proportion' should be 'contributed the highest proportion') and slight issues with preposition usage. However, these errors do not impede communication. To achieve a higher band, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or passive voice more consistently to describe the data. Overall, the grammatical control is solid and supports the clarity of your writing.
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