Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-17
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 three charts provide information about a library named Little Chalfont.
Overall, it emerges that the library was most popular among adults 18-64. Across seven categories, children's fiction and adult fiction books were lent more frequenly than other types of books. The overall number of loans varied greatly between 2007 and 2016.
In detail, in 2016 adults aged 18-64 accounted for the largest share of the library users, at 51%. This was followed by children, at 22%. The figure for young adults aged 13-17 and adults aged 65 and over were relatively similar, at 15% and 12%, respectively. Regarding the total loans by genre, children's fiction and adult fiction books represented the largest proportion in the chart, at 38% while Children's DVDs, Young adults and adult audio books made up only 5% of the overall proportion. Meanwhile, 6% of Children's non-fiction books were borrowed which was almost double for adult non-fiction, at 13%.
In the period of ten years, the total number of loans fluctuated greatly, starting at around 16.000 in 2007. The number remained relatively stable after 2013, reaching its peak in 2016, at around 22.000 loans.
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
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview and selected key features from all three charts. The comparisons are relevant, such as noting the difference between children's and adult non-fiction. However, the analysis could be slightly more detailed in terms of the trends; for instance, the description of the loan fluctuations could benefit from mentioning the specific start and end points more precisely. Overall, the information is well-selected and the main trends are accurately identified, meeting the requirements for a high band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used paragraphing effectively to separate the overview from the detailed analysis. Cohesive devices such as 'In detail', 'Regarding', and 'Meanwhile' are used appropriately to guide the reader through the data. The referencing is generally clear, though the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother to better connect the genre data with the temporal trends. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest share', 'represented the largest proportion', and 'fluctuated greatly' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. There is a minor error in 'frequenly' (spelling), and the phrasing 'which was almost double for adult non-fiction' is slightly awkward. However, you successfully use less common items and maintain a formal tone throughout the response, which is suitable for this task type.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are error-free, and the punctuation is generally accurate. There are a few minor issues, such as the inconsistent use of decimal points versus commas in numbers (e.g., '16.000' and '22.000' should be '16,000' or '16,000' depending on regional convention, but consistency is key). Additionally, the phrase 'the figure for young adults... and adults... were' should be 'was' to agree with the singular subject 'figure'. These are minor slips that do not impede communication.
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