Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The following tables depict the statistical data of Little Chalfont Library pertaining to its loan service provided to the public, dividing into 7 categories.

Overall, the number of people who borrowed books from the library remained stable with some minor fluctuations over the time period. Interestingly, adult group was the most pre-dominant category, followed by the children. For books category, the fiction was the center of interest for adults and children. The number of loans were remained stable with some marginal variations over the defined period of time.

To begin, adults aged 18–64 held the largest share at 51%, whereas children accounted for a significantly smaller portion at 22%. Young adults and those aged over 65 years showed similar figure, at 12% and 15% respectively.

Regarding category of borrowed books, both adult and children's fiction shared an equal share, at 38%. In contrast, children's DVDs, adult audio books and young adults were of the least interest to the public while making up 1%, 2% and 2% respectively of the total loan categories. Adult non-fiction and children's non-fiction were standing 13% and 6%.

The total number of loans was initially around 15,000 in 2007, but with consistent upward trajectory it crossed 20,000 in 2010 and suffered minor fluctuation until 2012. In 2013, the amount of loan decreased below 20,000 until rebounded and crossed 20,000 again in 2014 and since then, it kept growing marginally till 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of the charts and provided a clear overview. You included relevant data points to support your descriptions, such as the percentages for age groups and book categories. However, there is a slight inconsistency in your reporting; you mention '7 categories' in the introduction, but the data provided in the text does not clearly align with this specific count. Additionally, while you describe the trends in the total number of loans, ensure that your comparisons between categories are more explicit to fully meet the requirements for a higher band. Overall, the response covers all parts of the task well.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a summary. You use cohesive devices such as 'To begin', 'Regarding', and 'In contrast' to guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different types of data (demographics, categories, and trends). However, some transitions could be smoother, and the referencing of data could be more precise to avoid minor confusion. The progression of ideas is generally clear, and the overall structure supports the information effectively.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with some precision, such as 'pre-dominant', 'marginal variations', and 'upward trajectory'. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'the number of loans were remained stable' (should be 'remained stable') and 'were standing 13%' (should be 'stood at 13%'). While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, these occasional inaccuracies prevent a higher score. The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task and allows for clear communication of the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors that occur throughout the text, such as 'the number of loans were remained stable' and 'the amount of loan decreased below 20,000 until rebounded'. These errors are frequent enough to be noticeable but do not impede the reader's understanding of the data. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of passive voice when describing statistical data. Increasing the variety of error-free complex sentences would help elevate your score in this criterion.

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