Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The charts provide information about the little Chalfont library. They show the ages of library members, the types of books and other materials borrowed in 2016, and the total number of loans between 207 and 2016.

Overall, most library members were adults aged 18 to 64, while the smallest group was people aged 65 and over. In addition, fiction books were the most famous items borrowed, and the total number of loans generally increased over the ten year period.

In 2016, adults aged 18 to 64 made up the largest proportion of members at 51%. Children accounted for 22% , while young adults aged 13 to 17 represented 15% and adults aged 65 and above were the smallest group with 12%.

Regarding loans by category, children's fiction and adult fiction were equally the most borrowed items each making up 38% of all loans. Adult non-fiction represented 13% and children non-fiction accounted 6%. Young adults book and adult audio books each had 2% of the buyers, and children's DVDs were the least borrowed category at only 1%.

Finally, the total number of loans rose from around 16,000 in 2007 to 21,000 in 2016, although there was a small decrease in 2013 before the figures increased again.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of all three charts. The overview is clear and highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of adult members and the general upward trend in loans. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as noting that children's and adult fiction were equally popular. The data is accurately reported, and you have covered all parts of the task. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently use precise terminology; for example, instead of saying 'famous items', use 'popular categories'. Overall, the response is well-structured and fulfills the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information by chart. You use cohesive devices such as 'In addition', 'Regarding', and 'Finally' to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different aspects of the library data. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the referencing is clear. To improve further, you could vary your cohesive devices slightly more to avoid a somewhat mechanical feel, but the current structure is effective and easy to follow throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'accounted for', and 'represented' correctly. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'famous items' (which is not appropriate for library books) and 'buyers' (when referring to library loans, 'borrowers' or 'users' would be more accurate). While you attempt to use a variety of terms, the vocabulary is somewhat functional rather than sophisticated. Focusing on more precise collocations related to data reporting will help you reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are clear and error-free, which aids communication. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'Young adults book' (should be 'Young adult books') and 'accounted 6%' (missing the preposition 'for'). Additionally, there is a typo in the introduction ('207' instead of '2007'). Despite these occasional errors, your control over grammar is generally good, and the meaning is never obscured. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help improve this score.

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