Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
the given three charts provide information about little chalfront public library in 2016 and the trend in total loans from 2007 to 2016.
overall, adults aged 18-64 formed the majority of members, yet children's fiction and adult fiction were equally the most borrowed categories. total loans increased over the decade despite some fluctuations.
in 2016, 51% of library members were adults aged 18-64, making them the dominant group. children accounted for 22%, followed by young adults aged 13-17 at 15%, while adults aged 65 and over comprised the smallest share at 12%.
the table shows that in the same year, children's fiction and adult fiction each accounted for 38% of all loans, together making up 76% of borrowing. adult non-fiction represented 13%, while children's non fiction was only 6%. the remaining categories were minimal: young adults and adult audio books each at 2% and children's DVDs at just 1%.
the bar chart inllustrates that the total number of loans rose from around 15,000 in 2007 to about 21,500 in 2016. loans grew sharply to approximately 18,800 by 2009 and then fluctuated between 19,500 and 21,000 from 2010 onwards, with a dip in 2013 to under 20,000, before reaching a peak 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 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response effectively addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features of the library membership, the breakdown of loan categories, and the trend in total loans over the decade. The overview is clear and provides a good summary of the data. Comparisons are made appropriately, such as noting that children's and adult fiction were equally the most borrowed categories. The data is accurately reported, and the selection of information is relevant to the prompt. To reach a higher band, ensure that the connection between the data points is even more explicit, perhaps by highlighting the contrast between the growth in loans and the specific demographic distribution more deeply.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the data (membership, categories, and trends), which makes the information easy to follow. Cohesive devices such as 'overall', 'in 2016', 'followed by', and 'while' are used effectively to link sentences and ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different charts. The flow is smooth, and the referencing is clear throughout the text. There is no evidence of mechanical or repetitive use of cohesive devices, and the structure supports the reader's understanding of the data presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to describe the data accurately. Terms such as 'dominant group', 'comprised', 'fluctuated', and 'minimal' demonstrate a good level of lexical control. The vocabulary is appropriate for an academic report. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation that impede communication. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, incorporating a few more sophisticated or precise terms related to data trends (e.g., 'plateaued', 'marginal', or 'predominant') would further enhance the lexical variety and precision of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and the grammar is generally accurate. You have used a variety of structures to report the data, such as 'children accounted for 22%, followed by young adults...'. There are minor punctuation and capitalization issues, such as the lack of capitalization for 'little chalfront' and 'children's non fiction'. However, these are minor slips that do not impede communication. The control over complex structures is consistent, and the overall grammatical accuracy is high, supporting a clear and professional tone.
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