Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)
The charts illustrate the information about a public library in Little Chalfont town, including the age distribution of members, types of items borrowed in 2016 and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18 to 64 reported as largest members of library. Among different categories children's fiction and adult fiction categories were accounted as most borrowed items. The total number of loans showed an increasing trend over the period, with some fluctuations.
In terms of memberships, adults aged 18 to 64 accounted as the largest number of members, over a half of total number. Followed by children who reported as second highest membership holders. In contrast, young adults aged 13 to 17 and adults aged 65 and over contributed only 15% and 12%, respectively.
On the other, regarding borrowing, children's fiction and adult fiction were most famous, each accounting for 38%. Adult non-fiction was reported as less famous and represented only 13%, children's non fiction regraded as 6% in total, while other categories, young adults, adult audio books and children's DVD's stood on 2% and 1%.
Looking at the total number of loans, it rose to 16,000, in 2007. Followed by 18,000 in the years 2008 and 2009, then increased further to 21,000 in 2010 and 2011. After falling out to 19,000 in 2013 and rose again to 21,000 in 2014 onwards, reaching its highest level of approximately 21,500 in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
The response covers all three charts effectively. You have identified the main features, such as the dominant age group (18-64) and the most popular borrowing categories (fiction). The overview provides a clear summary of the trends. However, the report could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the data sets rather than listing them in isolation. For instance, noting that the popularity of fiction categories aligns with the high proportion of adult members would add analytical depth. The data is generally accurate, though the description of the trend in the final paragraph is slightly repetitive in its structure.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets. You use cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'On the other', and 'Followed by' to guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or awkward, such as 'On the other, regarding borrowing', which is not a standard cohesive phrase. Additionally, the referencing in the final paragraph is a bit repetitive, relying heavily on 'followed by' and 'then increased'. Improving the variety of linking words would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'age distribution', 'fluctuations', and 'contributed'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice or unnatural collocations. For example, 'reported as largest members' should be 'accounted for the largest proportion of members', and 'less famous' is not the correct term for statistical data; 'less popular' or 'lower proportion' would be more appropriate. 'Regraded as' is also used incorrectly in this context. Expanding your range of academic vocabulary would help you reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the' is often missing) and verb forms. For example, 'over a half of total number' should be 'over half of the total number'. There are also issues with sentence fragments and awkward phrasing, such as 'children's non fiction regraded as 6%'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage will improve your accuracy.
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