Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-04

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 6.0)

Thee bar graph, pie chart and table provide data about a library in the town of Little Chalfont.

Overall, majority of the library members were adults aged between 18-64. The most popular genre among people was fiction. The library books loaned fluctuated throughout the period of [redacted phone].

51% of people who had a membership at the Little Chalfont Library were adults between the ages of 18-64, followed by children having a share of 22%. Those in the age bracket of 13-17 or 65+ made up the smallest portion of 15% and 12% respectively. Children's fiction and adult fiction were the most popular category of books that were loaned in 2016, each making up 38% of total loans. 13% of books loaned were from the adult non-fiction genre. Adult audio books, young adults, and children's dvds were the least popular; only 1% of total loans were children's DVDs.

The total number of books borrowed from [redacted phone] flutuated throughout the period but saw an overall increase. In 2007, 16,000 books were loaned from the library. This number fluctuated before reaching 21,000 in 2011 before falling again to 19,500 in 2013. Between 2013 and 2016, the total loans steadily climbed from 19,500 to 22,000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully identified and reported the main features of the charts. The overview clearly highlights the key demographic and the trend in book loans. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as noting the age distribution and the popularity of specific genres. The data is accurately represented, and you have covered all three visual elements provided. To reach a higher band, ensure that you synthesize the information more effectively rather than listing data points. For instance, you could group the least popular categories together more concisely to allow for more analytical commentary on the overall trends.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that separate the demographic data from the historical loan trends. Cohesive devices such as 'followed by', 'in addition to', and 'between 2013 and 2016' are used effectively to guide the reader. Paragraphing is appropriate, and each paragraph has a clear central topic. The progression of ideas is smooth, and referencing is generally clear. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in the listing of percentages.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision, using terms like 'fluctuated', 'steadily climbed', and 'age bracket'. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, which is generally successful. However, there are minor issues with word choice, such as 'Thee' (a typo) and 'most popular category of books that were loaned' (which could be more concisely phrased). The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows for clear communication of the data presented in the charts.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as '51% of people who had a membership... were adults', which shows good control. Most sentences are error-free, and your punctuation is generally accurate. There are a few minor slips, such as the spelling error 'flutuated' and the missing article in 'Overall, majority of the library members'. These errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate a wider variety of complex structures, such as passive voice or participle clauses, to enhance the sophistication of your writing.

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