Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-18
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 given charts depicts the information about a public library located in a town called Little Chalfont.
Overall, adult citizens had a higher ratio of library membership rather than other age groups. In the given period children's fiction had a highest loan ratio. A large amount of loan taken in 2016.
In the age between 18-64 people had a highest library membership with 51%, while elderly people who are 65 and above had a lowest ratio with 12%. 15% followed by young adults, however 22% followed by children.
The huge amount of total loan by category in 2016 covered by children's fictions and adult fiction with 38%, meanwhile lowest covered by children's DVDs young adults adults audio books covered 2%. Adults non-fiction followed 13% and children's non-fictions covered 6%. In 2007, the total number of loans was above to 15,000, after a year rose to approximately 20,000. Steadily increased in 2009, however sharply increased in 2010 with the number of approximately 21,000. In 2012, loan was on the top according to given time period with nearly to 23,000, however slightly dropped in next two years. In 2014, the loan surged up again and reached to approximately 23,000.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the three charts provided. You successfully identify the main features, such as the age group membership percentages and the loan categories in 2016. However, the overview is slightly weak; while you mention adult membership and children's fiction, the summary of the loan trends over time could be more integrated. Some data points are presented in a list-like fashion, which limits the depth of the analysis. To improve, ensure that comparisons are more explicit and that the overview provides a clearer 'big picture' of the data trends rather than just listing isolated facts.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between the age groups and the loan categories is abrupt. While you use some cohesive devices like 'while' and 'however', the flow between sentences is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing (e.g., '15% followed by young adults, however 22% followed by children'). Improving the use of linking words and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'ratio', 'membership', and 'surged'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'highest loan ratio' instead of 'highest proportion of loans' or 'covered by' when describing data categories. Additionally, there are minor errors in word form, such as 'children's fictions' (fiction is usually uncountable in this context). To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that your collocations sound natural in a report-writing context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt to use complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement ('The given charts depicts') and preposition usage ('above to 15,000', 'reached to'). There are also issues with article usage and sentence fragments. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to impact the clarity of the report. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy and refining your control over complex structures will help improve your score in this criterion.
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