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 displays the information about different age groups and the total percentage of loans they have acquired from a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.

Overall, adults accounted for the most common age group among the library members, while adult fiction and children’s fiction represented the category with the highest percentage of loans. However, the total number of loans fluctuated throughout the period.

Adults aged 18-64 accounted for the most popular age group in the library, children ranked second most popular, followed by adults aged 55 and over. The age group that rarely visited the library were young adults aged 13-17.

Regarding the total loans by category in 2016, children’s fiction stood at 38% and adult fiction at 38%, they both represented the category with the highest proportion of the total loans, followed by adult non-fiction with 13%, and children’s non-fiction with 6% . Adult audio books and young adults accounted for 2% each other the total loans, while children's DVDs represent the smallest percentage.

With regards to the years, in 2007, the total number of loans was about 16,000 and it steadily increase to around 18,000 in 2008 and 2009. In 2010, it gradually increased to about 22,000 and slightly grew to around 23,000 loans in 20

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task, providing a clear overview and selecting key features from the charts. You successfully identified the main age groups and loan categories, and made relevant comparisons. However, the response is incomplete as it cuts off abruptly at the end of the final paragraph. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data trends are fully described and that the conclusion is finished. The overview is accurate, but ensure that the data points cited are always precise to avoid minor inaccuracies in reporting.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the data (age, categories, and trends). There is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'However', and 'Regarding', which help the flow. However, the abrupt ending significantly disrupts the coherence of the final paragraph. To improve, ensure that your transitions between sentences are smoother and that you avoid repetitive phrasing when introducing new data points.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accounted for', 'fluctuated', and 'proportion'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as '2% each other the total loans', which should be '2% each of the total loans'. While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the sophistication and variety required for higher bands. Try to incorporate more precise synonyms for 'increase' or 'represented' to show better control over lexical variety.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'The charts displays' (subject-verb agreement) and 'it steadily increase' (tense error). Additionally, the final sentence is incomplete, which is a major grammatical issue. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to limit the score. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and consistent tense usage, especially when describing historical data.

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