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 graphs provide information about a public library in terms of the age members of visitors in 2016, total loans across different categories, and total quantity of loans between 2007 and 2016 in a Little Chalfont town.
Overall, just over have of library vistors was within 18-64 age bracket. Children fiction and adult fiction categories were the most common loans from labrary, while total number of loans increased over the time period.
Looking at pie chart, In 2016, 51% of people who visited the library aged between 18 to 64 years old, followed by childen and youn adults aged 13-17years old, at 22% and 15% respectively. However, the olderly visitors repenseted only just over a tenth of the total.
The children fiction and adult fiction categories made up the highest percentage of loans in 2016 at 38% for each, Followed by adult non-fiction category at 13%. However, children non-fiction and children DVDs combined together accounted for 7%. the young adults and adult audio books groups represented 2% for each.
The total number of loans increaded from just over 15,000 to just above 20,000 over the period, apart from a mild dip in 2009 at about 18,000 and in 2013 at around 19,000
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully identifies the main features of the three charts. You have provided a clear overview and selected relevant data points to support your summary. You correctly identified the age demographics, the most popular loan categories, and the overall upward trend in library loans. However, the analysis could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the data sets where possible, rather than listing them in isolation. The information is accurate, and all parts of the prompt are addressed, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.5 or 7.0 level of task coverage.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific charts. Cohesive devices such as 'Looking at', 'However', and 'followed by' are used to guide the reader. However, there are some mechanical issues with cohesion, such as the abrupt start to the third paragraph ('Looking at pie chart') and some minor issues with referencing. The flow is generally clear, but the transition between ideas could be smoother to reach a higher band. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sources.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly, using terms like 'age bracket', 'categories', and 'period'. There are some spelling errors ('vistors', 'childen', 'youn', 'olderly', 'repenseted', 'increaded') and minor word choice issues ('labrary'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, you should focus on accuracy in spelling and using more precise collocations to describe trends, such as 'experienced a fluctuation' or 'accounted for the majority'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'just over have of library vistors was' (should be 'half' and 'were') and 'combined together accounted for' (redundant). Punctuation is inconsistent, particularly with capitalization after periods and within sentences. While you attempt complex structures, the frequency of errors in basic grammar and spelling prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article usage.
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