Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-19
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 provided, give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont. There are three varieties of chart which compares different aspects of library.
Firstly, there is a pie chart which compares the age of library members in 2016. It shows that more than half members were adults aged between 18 to 64. Meanwhile, children make 12% with the 22% of young adults and 15% of adults over 65.
Moving forward, table chart shows the percentage of total loan by categories across 2016. The categories are divided into more than six varieties. Children's fiction and adult fiction shares same proportion (38%), while other have less than 15% of share.
At last, we have a bar chart, which shows the total number of loans across 2007 to 2016. The number varies from 16000 to 24000 over years. The graph shows considerable increase in number with minimal decline with 2016 reached a high of 14000 and 2007 reached a low of 16000.
Overall, this graph shows the changes across Little Chalfont library in different aspects.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers all three charts, but the analysis is inconsistent. While you identify the main features, there are significant inaccuracies in data reporting. For example, you state that 2016 reached a high of 14,000 in the bar chart, whereas the visual data clearly shows a figure closer to 24,000. Additionally, you mention 2007 reached a low of 16,000, which is also incorrect based on the provided chart. These errors in data interpretation prevent the response from achieving a higher band. To improve, ensure that you carefully cross-reference your written figures with the visual data provided to ensure accuracy.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organised into logical paragraphs, each focusing on one of the three charts. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'Moving forward', and 'At last' to signal the transition between sections. However, the flow within paragraphs is sometimes mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'while other have less than 15% of share'. The overall progression is logical, but the lack of sophisticated linking devices limits the score. Using a wider variety of cohesive markers and improving the logical connection between sentences would enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks range and precision. You rely on simple descriptors like 'varieties', 'shares', and 'considerable increase'. There are also minor errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'table chart' (should be 'table') and 'shares same proportion' (should be 'share the same proportion'). To reach a higher band, you should incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data trends, such as 'fluctuated', 'accounted for', or 'a significant proportion'. The current range is sufficient to convey meaning but does not demonstrate the flexibility required for higher bands.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the table chart', 'the 22% of young adults') and subject-verb agreement ('Children's fiction and adult fiction shares'). Some sentences are also slightly awkward, such as 'The number varies from 16000 to 24000 over years'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy, especially regarding articles and pluralisation, would significantly improve the quality of your writing.
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