Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-20
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 information about a public library in Little Chalfont. They show the age of library members, the percentage of loans by category, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18-64 made up the largest proportion of library members. Fiction was the most popular type of material borrowed, while DVDs and audiobooks accounted for the smallest percentage. The total number of loans increased overall, despite some fluctuations.
In terms of memberships, adults aged 18-64 accounted for 51%, followed by children at 22%. Young adults aged 13-57 represented 15%, while those aged 65 and over made up the remaining 12%. Regarding loans, children's fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, at 38% each. Adult non-fiction accounted for 13%, compared with 6% for children's non-fiction.
Finally, total loans rose from about 15,500 in 2007 to over 20,000 in 2010. The figure peaked at approximately 20,500 in 2011,m before falling to around 19,000 in 2013. if then recovered and reached about
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 provided, identifying key trends and making relevant comparisons. You successfully highlighted the dominant age group and the popularity of fiction. However, the response is incomplete; it ends abruptly in the final sentence ('if then recovered and reached about'), failing to report the final data point for the total loans. This omission prevents a full overview of the data and impacts the overall task completion. To improve, ensure you complete your analysis of all trends presented in the charts, including the final figures, to provide a comprehensive summary.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific data sets. Cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'Regarding', and 'Finally' are used effectively to guide the reader through the information. However, the abrupt ending of the final sentence disrupts the flow and cohesion of the concluding paragraph. While the paragraphing is appropriate, the lack of a finished thought in the final sentence makes the progression feel incomplete. Ensure that every sentence is fully formed to maintain the logical flow of your argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'fluctuations', and 'represented' correctly. The language is generally precise and appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant spelling or word-choice errors that impede communication. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for 'increased' or 'decreased' (e.g., 'surged', 'dipped', 'witnessed a decline') and use more sophisticated collocations to describe the data trends, which would elevate the overall quality of your lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is generally accurate. There are minor errors, such as the typo '2011,m' and the uncapitalized 'if' at the start of the final sentence. While these errors are noticeable, they do not significantly impede the reader's understanding. The grammatical control is generally good, but the incomplete final sentence prevents a higher score. Focus on proofreading your work to catch small mechanical errors and ensure that all sentences are grammatically complete and punctuated correctly.
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