Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 8.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-09
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 provide information about the age of members at Little Chalfont Library in 2016, the proportion of loans by category in the same year, and the total number of loans made between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 formed the largest group of library members, while children and teenagers accounted for smaller proportions. In terms of borrowing, fiction books were by far the most popular category for both children and adults. The total number of loans generally increased over the period, despite some fluctuations.
Regarding membership, adults aged 18–64 represented 51% of all members. Children made up 22%, while young adults aged 13–17 accounted for 15%. The smallest group was people aged 65 and over, at 12%.
Looking at loan categories, children’s fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, each constituting 38% of all loans. Adult non-fiction was the third largest category at 13%, followed by children’s non-fiction at 6%. Young adult books and adult audio books each represented 2%, whereas children’s DVDs accounted for only 1%.
As for the total number of loans, the figure rose from about 15,500 in 2007 to around 20,000 in 2010. It reached a peak of just over 20,000 in 2011, then fell slightly in 2012 and 2013. After that, lending recovered and finished at approximately 20,000 loans in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.5 |
| Overall | 8.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.5
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified and reported all the main features of the three charts provided. The overview is clear and effectively synthesizes the key trends, such as the dominance of adult members and the general upward trend in loans. You have made relevant comparisons, such as noting that fiction books were equally popular among children and adults. The data is accurately represented, and the response is well-structured to cover all aspects of the prompt. No information is missing, and the selection of data is logical and purposeful.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The response is logically organized, with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific chart, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Regarding', 'Looking at', and 'As for', to transition between different sections of the data. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is coherent. The use of referencing is precise, ensuring that the reader can easily track the information being discussed.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'constituting', 'fluctuations', and 'reached a peak' demonstrate a good command of academic language appropriate for a report. The vocabulary is accurate and used in the correct context. While the range is solid, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or collocations could elevate the response further, but the current level is already very effective for clear communication.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.5
The response displays a high level of grammatical control. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentence structures correctly, such as 'After that, lending recovered and finished at approximately 20,000 loans in 2016.' Punctuation is used accurately throughout, and there are virtually no errors in grammar or syntax. The sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent. This demonstrates a high level of accuracy and flexibility.
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