Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-21

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 a city called Little Chalfont.

Overall, the pie chart displays that the most of the library members are adults in 2016. In the same year, the most loans were from fiction categories, whereas the least loan was from DVDs. From 2007 to 2016, total number of loans have also increased gradually.

In 2016, over a half (51%) of the members were from adults 18 to 64 years of age. The second most aged members was children which is 12%. Young adults of age 13 to 17 contain 15% and the least proportion was from adults who are 65 and over. In the same year, it can be seen that most loans (38%) were from fiction categories which are children's fiction and adult fiction. The second most loan category was adult non-fiction. Loans from both adult audio books and young adults are 2% of the total loans. Children's DVDs is the least (1%) in this category.

From the chart, the number of loans were just over 15,000 in 2007 but it increased steadily to around 21,000 in 2011. After that, it declined modestly to below 20,000 in 2013 however, significantly rose to above 21,000 in 2016. Therefore, it shows a modrate rise in this 10 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided relevant comparisons. You covered the membership demographics, the breakdown of loan categories, and the ten-year trend in total loans. The overview is clear and highlights the key trends effectively. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in data reporting; for example, you state that 'most loans (38%) were from fiction categories which are children's fiction and adult fiction', but the chart shows these as separate categories. Additionally, your description of the age groups could be more precise to avoid slight misinterpretations of the data provided. Overall, the response is well-structured and addresses all parts of the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs focusing on specific charts. You use cohesive devices such as 'In the same year', 'The second most', and 'After that' to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different aspects of the information. While the flow is generally smooth, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing could be more varied to improve the overall sophistication of the text. Nevertheless, the progression of ideas is clear throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'categories', 'gradually', and 'modestly'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'most aged members' (should be 'oldest age group') and 'modrate rise' (spelling error). You also repeat 'most' and 'least' frequently, which limits the variety of your expression. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise synonyms and collocations related to data description, such as 'account for', 'constitute', or 'fluctuated'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'the most of the library members are adults' (incorrect article usage) and 'total number of loans have also increased' (subject-verb agreement error). Additionally, 'the least loan was from DVDs' is grammatically awkward. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles will significantly improve your accuracy.

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