Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-26
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 give information about the different ages of library members, the types of loans, and the total number of loans at a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 made up the largest proportion of library members, while children's fiction and adult fiction were the most popular types of loans. The total number of loans also increased overall between 2007 and 2016.
According to the pie chart, adults aged 18–64 accounted for the largest proportion of library members, at 51%. Children represented 22% of members, while young adults and people aged 65 and over accounted for 15% and 12%, respectively.
The table shows that children's fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, each accounting for 38% of all loans. Adult non-fiction made up 13%, while children's non-fiction accounted for 6%. Young adult books and adult audio books each represented 2%, and children's DVDs were the least popular category, at just 1%.
The bar chart shows that the total number of loans rose from approximately 16,000 in 2007 to around 19,000 in 2008. It remained at about 19,000 in 2009 before increasing to roughly 21,000 in 2011. The figure then fell slightly to around 19,500 in 2013. After that, the number of loans increased again, reaching approximately 21,500 in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have provided a very clear and accurate summary of the provided charts. You successfully identified the main features, such as the dominant age group of library members (18–64) and the popularity of fiction loans. You also effectively highlighted the trends in the bar chart, noting the fluctuations between 2007 and 2016. The data is well-selected and comparisons are made appropriately, such as noting that children's and adult fiction were equally popular. The response covers all parts of the task well, and the information is logically presented without any significant omissions.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for each chart. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'while', 'according to', and 'after that', to link your points. Each paragraph has a clear central topic, and the information flows naturally from one section to the next. The use of referencing is precise, ensuring the reader can easily follow the data being discussed.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-description task. Phrases such as 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'equally popular', and 'remained at about' are used accurately. You avoid repetition and use specific terminology related to the charts. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, it is generally standard; incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied synonyms for 'increased' and 'decreased' would elevate the response further. However, the current range is sufficient to convey information with precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your grammar is consistently accurate, with a variety of sentence structures used throughout the report. You successfully employ complex sentences, such as 'The bar chart shows that the total number of loans rose from approximately 16,000 in 2007 to around 19,000 in 2008.' Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and you demonstrate good control over tense usage when describing past trends and data points.
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