Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
The pie chart illustrates the proportion of age of a public library member located in Little Chalfont town in the year of 2016, while the table shows information about loan categories of books and the given bar chart compares the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, the adult group is the largest user of that library, whereas children's fiction and adult fiction are the most borrowed books in the given year and the loan numbers gradually increased over the given period.
In terms of library members, the adult group, aged 18-64 took the largest proportion, which is 51%. The children group is the second most frequent user of this library accounted for 22%. However, young adults and adults aged between 65 and over share almost similar proportions, that is 15% and 12% respectively.
On the other hand, children's fiction and adult fiction books were the most popular, accounted for 38% each. Adult non-fiction takes 13%, while children's non-fiction, children's DVD, young adult and adult audio books share 6%, 1%, 2% and 2% respectively.
From 2007 to 2016, the total number of loans showed an upward trend, which started at just over 15,000 and reached around 23,000 in 2016, with a slight drop in 2013.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully identified the main features of all three charts. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of the adult age group and the upward trend in loans. You have also made relevant comparisons, such as noting the similar proportions of young adults and those aged 65+. The data is accurately reported, and the response covers all parts of the prompt effectively. To reach a higher band, ensure that you integrate the data more fluidly rather than listing percentages in a way that feels slightly mechanical. Overall, this is a solid, well-structured response that addresses the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs dedicated to each chart. You use cohesive devices such as 'On the other hand', 'In terms of', and 'whereas' to link ideas effectively. The progression of information is clear, moving from the demographic data to the loan categories and finally the historical trend. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied to avoid a slightly repetitive structure in the body paragraphs. Overall, the flow of information is logical and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision, using terms like 'proportion', 'accounted for', and 'upward trend'. There is an attempt to use less common vocabulary, though some phrasing is slightly repetitive, such as the frequent use of 'the given'. While the vocabulary is accurate and appropriate for the task, it lacks the sophisticated collocation or variety that would characterize a higher band. The word choices are functional and clear, which is sufficient for a solid score, but incorporating more varied synonyms for 'showed' or 'increased' would enhance the lexical quality.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and your control of grammar is generally good. There are minor issues with article usage and prepositions, such as 'proportion of age of a public library member' (should be 'proportion of library members by age') and 'The children group' (should be 'The children's group' or 'Children'). However, these errors are infrequent and do not impede communication. You demonstrate a good command of tense, particularly when describing the historical data from 2007 to 2016. Continued focus on article consistency and noun-phrase construction will help improve accuracy.
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