Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-25

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 charts given below represent information about the public library, Little Chalfont Library, in the town of Little Chalfont. The age of library members in 2016, total loans by category in 2016 and the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, the most notable observation is that adults (18-64) are the majority of the library's members, at 51% and adults aged 65 and over are the least, at 12%. The categories of Children's fiction and Adult fiction are the most loaned, at 38%, and Children's DVDs are the least loaned, at 1%.

Firstly, in 2016, adults aged 18 to 64 constituted the largest segment at 51%, followed by members under 18 at 37%, while senior citizens (65 and over) accounted for the remaining 12%. In terms of loans by category in the same year, Adult fiction and Children's fiction were by far the most popular, each making up 38% of total borrowing. In contrast, Children’s DVDs saw the least demand at just 1%, with Young adult materials and Adult audiobooks just closely behind at 2% each.

Finally, looking at the remaining borrowing categories, Adult non-fiction comprised 12% of overall loans, while All other items represented 7%. Regarding overall borrowing trends from 2007 to 2016, total library loans experienced a steady upward trajectory, rising from approximately 40,000 items in 2007 to a peak of around 60,000 in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all parts of the prompt by summarizing the three charts provided. You identified the main features, such as the demographic breakdown of members, the popularity of different loan categories, and the overall upward trend in library usage over the decade. The data is accurately reported, and you made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the high popularity of fiction with the low demand for DVDs. To reach a higher band, ensure that your overview paragraph provides a more comprehensive summary of the trends rather than just listing specific data points, as this would better highlight the 'main features' as requested by the task.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used paragraphing effectively to separate the different charts, which helps the reader follow your analysis. Cohesive devices such as 'Firstly,' 'In contrast,' and 'Finally' are used appropriately to link your points. The referencing is generally clear, though the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be slightly smoother to better integrate the remaining data categories with the overall trend analysis. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Terms such as 'constituted,' 'segment,' 'upward trajectory,' and 'comprised' demonstrate a good level of lexical control. There is an awareness of style appropriate for an academic report. While the vocabulary is accurate and functional, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'loans' and 'categories' would further enhance the lexical range and help you reach the higher band descriptors.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your writing displays a good variety of complex structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('rising from approximately...') and subordinate clauses. The grammar is generally accurate, and your sentences are well-constructed. There are very few errors, and those that exist do not impede communication. To improve, ensure that your punctuation remains consistent, particularly when using commas in complex lists or introductory phrases. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is strong throughout the response.

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