Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)

The charts illustrate information about a public library in a city called Little Chalfont.

Overall, the pie chart displays that most of the library members are adults in 2016. In the same year, the most loans were from fiction categories, whereas the fewest loans were in the Children's DVDs category. From 2007 to 2016, total number of loans also increased gradually.

In 2016, over half (51%) of the members were from adults 18 to 64 years of age. The second most aged members was children at 12%. Young adults of age 13 to 17 accounted for 15% and the least proportion was from adults who are 65 and over. In the same year, it can be seen that children's fiction and adult fiction were each the largest categories (38%). The second most loan category was adult non-fiction. Loans from both adult audio books and young adults were 2% of the total loans. Children's DVDs represented the smallest proportion 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, it then rose significantly to above 21,000 in 2016. Therefore, it shows a moderate rise over these 10 years.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response covers all parts of the task well. You have successfully identified the main features of the library membership, loan categories, and the ten-year trend. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the data. You have made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the popularity of fiction categories with the lower figures for DVDs and audiobooks. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are described with complete accuracy; for instance, you mentioned children's fiction and adult fiction were 'each the largest categories (38%)', which is a good use of data. The report is well-structured and addresses the requirements of the prompt effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information by chart type. Cohesive devices are used effectively to link ideas, such as 'In the same year', 'The second most', and 'After that'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets. The progression of ideas is clear throughout the text. To improve further, ensure that transitions between sentences are varied to avoid a slightly mechanical feel in some places, but overall, the flow of information is logical and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Phrases like 'accounted for', 'represented the smallest proportion', and 'increased steadily' are appropriate for an academic report. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'the most aged members was children', which is slightly unnatural. However, the vocabulary is generally accurate and allows for clear communication. To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing when describing trends or proportions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally controlled. There are a few minor slips, such as 'the number of loans were' (should be 'was') and 'the most aged members' (should be 'the oldest age group'). These errors do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that complex structures are used with consistent accuracy. The punctuation is generally correct, contributing to the overall readability of the report.

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