Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-24
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 the age distribution of Little Chalfont Library members, the proportion of loans by category, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18 to 64 made up the largest proportion of library visitors. The total number of loans fluctuated throughout the period, but showed an overall increase from approximately 16,000 in 2007 to around 21,500 in 2016. In 2016, children’s fiction and adult fiction accounted for the largest shares of loans, while children's DVDs, young-adult books and adult audiobooks were the least popular categories.
According to the pie chart, more than half of visitors were adults from 18 to 64 years old, accounting for 51%. Children accounted for 22% of the library's members. Young adults and adults over 65 together amounted to less than a third of total membership.
Regarding loans, the total number increased from approximately 15,000 in 2007 to more than 20,000 in 2016, despite some fluctuations over the period. According to the table, adult categories accounted for the majority among all genres - 53% in total. In terms of individual categories, adult fiction accounted for the same proportion as children’s fiction - at 38%, despite adults 18-64 and over 65 making up a share three times more than children. The least popular categories were children’s DVDs, young adult books and adult audiobooks accounting for 1%, 2% and 2%, respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively covers all three charts provided. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the age distribution of members and the trends in library loans. The comparison between categories is well-handled, particularly the observation regarding the popularity of fiction genres. You have provided a clear overview and supported your points with accurate data from the charts. The information is well-selected, and the report is balanced, ensuring that no part of the prompt is neglected. The summary of the trends over the 2007-2016 period is accurate and highlights the key fluctuations and the overall growth effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs that group information thematically. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'According to', 'Regarding', and 'In terms of' to link your points effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the demographic data from the loan statistics. The referencing is clear throughout, and the flow of information is easy to follow, which demonstrates 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 convey information precisely. Phrases like 'age distribution', 'proportion of loans', 'accounted for', and 'fluctuated throughout the period' are used accurately and in the correct context. There is a good attempt at using less common vocabulary, and your word choice is generally natural and appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant errors in spelling or word formation that impede communication, and the vocabulary is varied enough to avoid repetition.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response demonstrates a good command of grammatical structures. You have used a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as 'The total number of loans fluctuated throughout the period, but showed an overall increase...'. Punctuation is generally accurate, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. While there are some minor areas where phrasing could be slightly more concise, the grammatical control is strong throughout the text, and there are no errors that cause any difficulty for the reader.
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