Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-15

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 charts provide information about a public library in a rowm called Little Chalfont. Majorly these tables provides data about age of library member in 2016 and total loans by category. It also provides information about the total number of loand during years [redacted phone].

The pie chart represents age of the library members. 51% members are adults age range 18 to 64. 22% are children. While 15% are young adults and their age limit is 13 to 17. Only 12% are adults who are 65 and over. It is the lowest percentage ac compare to the remaining.

The 2nd table provides informatiom about the total loans by category.Where children's fiction and adult fiction have the highest percentage of 38%. Adult non-fiction is on the 2md number with percentage of 13%. While children's non-fiction is at 6%. Young adults and adult audio books are at same percentage of 2. Children's DVDs are at only 1%.

The 3rd table provides information about total number of loans between 2007 to 2016. It can be seen clearly 2016 has the highest loan graph with approximately 22000. While 2011 and 2015 share same peak level. 2010, 2012 and 2014 have same loan numbers. While 2008 and 2009 are similar to each other. 2007 has the lowest number of loans with 16000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three charts provided in the prompt. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominant age group in the pie chart and the peak loan year in the bar chart. However, the analysis lacks sufficient comparative language. For instance, while you list the percentages for age groups, you do not effectively contrast them beyond stating one is the lowest. Similarly, in the table analysis, you could have grouped categories more effectively to highlight the disparity between fiction and non-fiction loans. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesise the data rather than simply listing figures from each chart sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organised into paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on a specific chart. This makes the information easy to follow. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. You rely heavily on simple transitions like 'The 2nd table' and 'The 3rd table'. Furthermore, some referencing is slightly unclear, such as 'It is the lowest percentage ac compare to the remaining', which lacks a smooth connection to the previous sentence. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'percentage', 'category', and 'approximately'. However, there are several spelling errors ('rowm', 'loand', 'informatiom') and minor word-choice inaccuracies, such as 'Majorly' (which is not standard in this context) and '2md number'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and proofreading for common spelling mistakes. Using synonyms for 'provide information' or 'highest percentage' would also show greater lexical flexibility.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('these tables provides', '51% members are') and awkward phrasing ('at same percentage of 2'). Punctuation is generally functional, but the sentence structure is often repetitive. To improve, work on ensuring subject-verb agreement and varying your sentence structure by using more complex clauses. Reducing the frequency of these minor errors will significantly improve the clarity and professional tone of your writing.

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