Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-12
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 charts provide information about the members and borrowing activities of Little Chalfont Library. The first chart shows the age distribution of library members in 2016, while the table presents the percentage of loans by category. The bar chart illustrates the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 made up the largest proportion of library members, whereas adults aged 65 and over represented the smallest group. In terms of borrowing, children’s fiction and adult fiction were the most popular categories, each accounting for 38% of total loans. The number of loans generally increased over the period despite some fluctuations.
In 2016, adults aged 18–64 accounted for 51% of library members. Children were the second-largest group, at 22%, followed by young adults aged 13–17, who represented 15%. The remaining 12% were adults aged 65 and over.
Regarding loans, children’s fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, at 38% each. Adult non-fiction accounted for 13%, while children’s non-fiction represented 6%. Young adults and adult audio books each made up 2% of loans, and children’s DVDs were the least borrowed category, at only 1%.
The total number of loans rose from approximately 15,500 in 2007 to about 20,700 in 2016. It increased considerably until 2011, reaching around 20,500, before falling slightly in 2012 and 2013. From 2014 onwards, the figure recovered steadily and reached its highest level in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent and fully addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully selected the main features from the three different data sources (age distribution, loan categories, and trends over time) and provided clear comparisons. The overview is well-constructed, highlighting the key trends and proportions effectively. You have supported your points with accurate data from the charts, such as the 51% figure for adult members and the 38% share for fiction loans. The information is logically grouped, and the report provides a comprehensive summary of the provided information without any significant omissions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction, the overview, the membership data, the loan categories, and the historical trend. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in terms of', 'regarding', and 'from 2014 onwards' to link ideas smoothly. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different aspects of the data, making the report very easy to follow. The flow between sentences is natural, and there is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive referencing.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'age distribution', 'proportion of library members', 'fluctuations', and 'reached its highest level' are used accurately. The vocabulary is precise and contributes to the clarity of the report. While the range is sufficient and flexible, it could be pushed further toward a more sophisticated level (e.g., using more varied verbs for trends or more nuanced descriptors for data) to reach the highest band, but the current usage is highly effective and error-free.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a wide range of grammatical structures with high accuracy. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as 'The number of loans generally increased over the period despite some fluctuations' and 'It increased considerably until 2011, reaching around 20,500, before falling slightly in 2012 and 2013.' Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no grammatical errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, demonstrating strong control over complex sentence forms.
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