Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)
The charts provide information about the members of Little Chalfont Library in 2016, the categories of loans made in that year, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 formed the largest proportion of library members, while adult and children's fiction were the most frequently borrowed items. In addition, the total number of loans generally increased over the ten-year period despite some minor fluctuations.
Regarding library membership, adults aged 18–64 accounted for the majority of members at 51%. Children made up 22% of the total membership, while young adults aged 13–17 represented 15%. The smallest group was adults aged 65 and over, comprising 12% of members.
In terms of borrowing categories, fiction dominated lending activity. Both children's fiction and adult fiction accounted for 38% of total loans each, together making up more than three-quarters of all borrowing. Adult non-fiction represented 13%, while children's non-fiction stood at 6%. The remaining categories were relatively insignificant, with young adults and adult audio books each accounting for 2%, and children's DVDs making up only 1%.
Looking at the total number of loans, there was an overall upward trend from approximately 16,000 loans in 2007 to just over 21,500 in 2016. The figure rose steadily until 2011, reaching around 21,000 loans. It then experienced slight fluctuations, falling to just under 20,000 in 2013 before recovering and reaching its highest level at the end of the period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 8.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified and reported all the main features of the three charts provided. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominant age group (18-64), the popularity of fiction, and the overall upward trend in loans. You have made effective comparisons, such as noting that children's and adult fiction together account for more than three-quarters of all borrowing. The data is accurately selected and presented, and the response is well-structured to cover all parts of the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific chart, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used a range of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Regarding', 'In terms of', 'while', and 'despite', which help to link sentences and ideas smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets, and the overall structure is coherent and professional.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
You demonstrate a wide and flexible range of vocabulary. Phrases like 'formed the largest proportion', 'dominated lending activity', and 'relatively insignificant' are used accurately and naturally. You avoid repetition by using varied terminology to describe the data, such as 'accounted for', 'represented', 'comprising', and 'stood at'. The vocabulary is precise and appropriate for an academic report, showing a high level of control over word choice and collocation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The response exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures with a high degree of accuracy. You successfully use complex sentences, such as 'The figure rose steadily until 2011, reaching around 21,000 loans,' and 'It then experienced slight fluctuations, falling to just under 20,000 in 2013 before recovering.' Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are virtually no grammatical errors. The control over tense and sentence structure is consistent and sophisticated.
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