Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-10

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)

The pie chart illustrates how different age group students spent their time in little Chalfont library in 2016. Table depicts percentage of taken total loans by students in 2016, and bar chart give information about how much amount of loan taken by students between 2007 to 2016.

Overall, the library highest used by teenagers for their studies. Children's fiction and adult's fiction both categories took loan highest. the highest loan taken in 2016 by library users.

In pie chart, 51% youngsters used library for their study. 22% children and 15% young adults spent their time in library. just 12% old age people used library for gaining knowledge.

In the table, children's fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, with each category accounting for 38% of all loans. Adult non-fiction ranked third at 13%, while children non-fiction represented 6%. The remain categories contributed only small proportions, with young adult books and adult audiobooks each making up 2%, and children's DVDs accounting for the smallest share just 1%.

The bar chart shows the total number of loans rose from approximately 16,000 in 2007 to around 19,000 in 2008 and remained at similar level in 2009. Borrowing then increased to just more than 20,000 in 2010 and peaked at roughly 21,000 in 2011. Although there was modest fall to 19,500 in 2013, the figure recovered thereafter, reaching at highest level of approximately 21,500 loans in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of all three charts and provided relevant comparisons. The overview is clear, and you have selected key data points to support your descriptions. However, the response could be improved by ensuring the data is presented more accurately. For instance, in the second paragraph, you state 'Children's fiction and adult's fiction both categories took loan highest', which is slightly confusing given the table data. Additionally, ensure that your overview is more comprehensive; while you mention teenagers, you could better synthesize the trends across the three charts. Overall, you have covered the requirements of the task well, providing a clear summary of the information provided.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific chart. You use a clear structure, moving from an introduction to an overview, followed by detailed body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'In pie chart', 'In the table', and 'Although' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical, and there are minor issues with referencing, such as the missing articles before 'pie chart' and 'table'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would help elevate the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounting for', 'represented', and 'peaked'. However, there are several instances of awkward phrasing and word choice errors, such as 'how much amount of loan taken' and 'remain categories'. These errors do not impede communication but indicate a need for more precise collocation. To reach a higher band, focus on using more sophisticated vocabulary and ensuring that your word choices are grammatically appropriate for the context of describing statistical data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, particularly regarding articles ('the library highest used', 'in pie chart') and pluralization ('remain categories'). Some sentences are slightly clunky, such as 'reaching at highest level'. While these errors are noticeable, they rarely impede the reader's understanding of the data. To improve, focus on consistent article usage and refining your sentence construction to ensure better grammatical accuracy throughout your report.

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