Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-22

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 pie chart illustrates the proportion of library members across different age groups, while the table compares the total loans across different categories in 2016, with the bar graph representing the number of loans between 2007 and 2016.

Overall, adults aged 18 to 64 accounted for the largest share of library members, while those aged 65 and above represented the lowest. In terms of loans, children's fiction and adult fiction accounted for the highest number of loans, while the children's DVDs represented the lowest percentage.

The age group of 18 to 64 accounted for 51% share of library members, followed by children, at 22%. However, young adults aged 13-17 and adults aged 65 and above covered 15% and 12%.

Regarding the table, children's fiction and adult fiction accounted for the highest proportion of loans, at 38% each, compared with 13% for adult non-fiction and only 6% for children's non-fiction. By contrast, children's DVDs recorded the lowest percentages, at only 1%, whereas young adults and adult audio books represented 2% for each.

According to the bar graph, around 15,000 loans had been taken in 2007, while the number reached approximately 22,000 loans in 2011, after recording around 18,000 in 2008 and 2009, while about 21,000 in 2010. By 2012, the numbers started to fall from 21,000 to around 19,000 in 2013, before recovering to 21,000 in 2014. The number of loans peaked in the last two years, at 23,000 in 2015 and 24,000 in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three components of the prompt: the pie chart, the table, and the bar graph. You provided a clear overview and selected relevant data points to support your summary. The comparisons between categories in the table and the trends in the bar graph are well-integrated. To reach a higher band, ensure that you avoid minor inaccuracies in data reporting; for example, you stated that children's fiction and adult fiction were 38% each, but the table shows 38% and 38% respectively, which is accurate, yet you could have highlighted the contrast with the much smaller categories more effectively to demonstrate a deeper analytical approach.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific chart. The use of cohesive devices such as 'while,' 'however,' 'regarding,' and 'by contrast' helps guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sources. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the overview to specific details. To improve, ensure that transitions between sentences within paragraphs are slightly more varied to avoid a repetitive structure, as some sentences rely heavily on similar linking patterns.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest share,' 'recorded the lowest percentages,' and 'peaked in the last two years' are appropriate for a Task 1 report. There is some repetition of the word 'accounted for' and 'represented.' To achieve a higher score, try to incorporate more varied synonyms for describing data, such as 'constituted,' 'comprised,' or 'made up,' and use more precise collocations when discussing trends and proportions.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is generally strong. There are minor issues with tense consistency and preposition usage, such as 'around 15,000 loans had been taken in 2007' (the past simple 'were taken' or 'occurred' would be more natural) and 'represented 2% for each' (the 'for' is unnecessary). These errors are infrequent and do not impede communication, allowing for a solid score in this criterion.

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