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 chart illustrates the statistical data of public library in a town called Little Chalfont, the data is categorized in three forms - data of age of library members in 2016, total books sold by different people in 2016 and total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, adults aged 18-64 years were mostly member of the public library. Children fiction and adult fiction loaned by most of the town people. However, there was fluctuation in total number of books sold from 2007 to 2016.

In 2016, almost half of the population of adults aged 18-64 years were a member of town public library by 51%. Followed by 22% of children and 15% of young adults aged 13-17 years. 12% were adults aged more than 65 year. Although, children fiction and adult fiction was more popular by 38%. 13% and 6% books loaned by adult non-fiction and children's non-fiction. Others was not more than 2%.

Initially in 2007, more than 15,000 books were sold. Then then number kept increasing till 2011 by 22,000. In 2012, slight decline in numbers were noticed 21,000 members and in 2013, the amount was below 20,000. Then after 2013, the number gradually increased throughout by approximately 23,000 in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three charts provided in the prompt. You successfully identify the main features, such as the dominant age group of library members and the trends in book loans. However, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting. For instance, you state that 'almost half' of the population were members at 51%, which is a slight contradiction, and you misinterpret the 'books sold' chart as 'books loaned' in the final paragraph. Furthermore, the data regarding book types is slightly confusingly presented. To improve, ensure you distinguish clearly between the different categories (loans vs. sales) and double-check your data transcription to ensure accuracy.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, with transition words like 'Initially', 'Then', and 'However' helping to guide the reader. However, some transitions are used mechanically, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'Others was not more than 2%', where the subject is vague. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the connection between the different charts could be smoother to create a more cohesive summary of the library's data.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'categorized', 'fluctuation', and 'gradually increased'. However, there are some word choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'mostly member of the public library' (should be 'mostly members') and 'books sold by different people' (the chart refers to categories of books, not people). Additionally, the repetition of 'total number of' and 'books' limits the sophistication of your writing. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and varying your vocabulary to avoid repetitive structures.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally affect clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('adults... were mostly member', 'Others was not more than 2%') and awkward phrasing ('slight decline in numbers were noticed 21,000 members'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the sentence structure in the final paragraph is somewhat repetitive. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and ensure that your complex sentences are constructed with greater precision to avoid these recurring errors.

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