Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The charts provide information about Little Chalfont Library in 2016, including the age of its members, the categories of items borrowed, and the total number of loans made between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 made up the largest proportion of library members, while fiction books accounted for the majority of all loans. In addition, the total number of loans generally increased over the ten-year period despite a slight decline in the middle of the period.
Regarding library membership, 51% of members were adults aged 18–64, making them the largest group. Children represented 22% of members, followed by young adults aged 13–17 at 15%. The smallest groups were adults aged 65 and over (12%) and teenagers.
In terms of borrowing, children’s fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, each accounting for 38% of total loans. Adult non-fiction made up 13%, while children’s non-fiction represented 6%. Much smaller proportions were recorded for young adult books (2%), adult audiobooks (2%), and children’s DVDs (1%).
The total number of loans rose from about 16,000 in 2007 to just over 21,000 in 2016. After increasing steadily to around 21,000 in 2011, borrowing fell slightly in 2012 and 2013 before recovering and reaching its highest level in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively covers all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features of the three charts, including the membership demographics, the popularity of different book categories, and the trend in total loans over time. The comparisons made, such as noting that children's and adult fiction were equally popular at 38%, are accurate and well-supported by the data. The overview provides a clear summary of the main trends, which is essential for a high band score. No significant information was omitted, and the data is presented in a logical and professional manner.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific chart, which makes the information easy to follow. You have used a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Regarding', 'In terms of', and 'In addition', to link your sentences and paragraphs. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the overall structure is coherent. The information flows smoothly from the general overview to the specific details, demonstrating a high level of control over the structure of the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data accurately. Phrases like 'made up the largest proportion', 'accounted for the majority', and 'reaching its highest level' are well-chosen and appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is accurate and functional, it could be slightly more sophisticated to reach the highest band. For example, instead of repeating 'proportion' or 'groups', you could vary your terminology further. However, the current range is more than adequate for the task and demonstrates a good command of topic-specific language.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('making them the largest group') and subordinate clauses ('despite a slight decline in the middle of the period'). The grammar is highly accurate, with the majority of sentences being error-free. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no significant grammatical slips that impede communication. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent, reflecting a high level of grammatical competence.
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