Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-11

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 given illustration includes one pie chart, one table, and one bar graph, each of which represents different information on the Little Chalfont library: The pie chart illustrates the proportions of members in this library based on their ages in 2016, the table compares the percentages of loans across different categories of this library in the year 2016, and the bar graph depicts the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, one of the most striking features when looking at the data is that the majority of the library members were adults (18-64 years old). In addition, except for the first year, this library had around 20,000 loans annually; especially in the year 2016, most of the total loans were for children's and adult fiction books.

Looking first at the demographic illustration, in the year 2016, members whose age ranged from 18 to 64 were responsible for more than half—51%, to be exact—of the total number. Although it ranked second, the percentage of child members in this library was only 22%, which is less than half of the previously mentioned figure. Lastly, the remaining 27% was made up of young adults (13-17 years old), at 15%, and adults 65 and over, at 12%.

Moving on to the total number of loans in this library, starting at slightly more than 15,000 loans per year, this place had seen a significant increase for the next 3 years, as its figure reached more than 20,000 loans per year in 2009. From this point onwards, the data fluctuated slightly around this level until 2016, ending at approximately 23,000 loans.

Out of the mentioned number of loans, 76% were for borrowing either children's fiction or adult fiction, at 38% apiece—outnumbering the other genres of books by a wide gap. Adult non-fiction (13%), children's non-fiction (6%), young adult and adult audiobooks (2% each), and children's DVDs (1%) were responsible for the remaining portion of loans.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have successfully addressed all parts of the task by summarizing the three charts provided. You identified the main features, such as the dominance of adult members and the specific breakdown of book loans, and made relevant comparisons between categories. The overview is clear and sets the stage well for the detailed body paragraphs. You have effectively used data to support your points, such as noting the 51% share for adult members and the 76% combined share for fiction loans. The response is well-balanced, covering all three visual elements comprehensively without omitting key trends or figures.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs for each chart. The progression of ideas is smooth, moving from demographics to loan trends and finally to loan categories. You use a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In addition', 'Looking first at', 'Moving on to', and 'From this point onwards'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets, which helps the reader follow the analysis easily. The referencing is clear throughout, and the flow between sentences is natural and coherent.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an Academic Task 1 response. Phrases like 'striking features', 'demographic illustration', 'outnumbering the other genres', and 'responsible for the remaining portion' show a level of sophistication. There is a good use of collocations and precise terminology related to data description. While the vocabulary is accurate and fits the context well, it could be slightly more varied in terms of reporting verbs or descriptive adjectives to reach the highest band, but it is certainly sufficient for a high score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

You show a strong command of grammatical structures, using a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively. The use of subordinate clauses and participial phrases, such as 'starting at slightly more than 15,000 loans per year', adds variety and fluency. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the sentence structure is varied. There are very few errors, and those that exist do not impede communication in any way. The control over tense usage—shifting between past data and general descriptions—is handled with precision and consistency throughout the report.

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