Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-08-27
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 various graphs provide information in relation to a public library in Little Chalfont regarding the age of the library members in 2016, data on total loans by category in 2016 along with information on the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.
Overall, adults between the age of 18 and 64 accounted for the largest proportion of the library members with elderly people forming the lowest share. Children's fiction books along with adult fiction books were loaned the most, while children DVDs were the least in demand. The total number of items loaned saw a modest increase over the period.
As per the pie chart, in 2016 adults aged from 18 to 64 accounted for more than half of the library members at 51%. The other half consisted of children, teenagers and senior citizens aged 65 and above making up 22%, 15% and 12% of the share respectively.
With regard to the total loans by category in 2016, children's fiction and adult fiction books were the most popular constituting 38% each of the total share. This was followed by adult non-fiction which was considerably lesser loaned at 13%. Children DVDs were the least in demand, standing at 1%. Other items also recorded single digit proportion of demand in terms of loans.
The total number of loans stood at just over 15,000 in 2007, after which it witnessed multiple fluctuations, rising and dipping continuously throughout the period until 2016 when it reached its peak at around 22,000 loans.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
You have successfully addressed all parts of the task by summarizing the three charts provided. You identified the main features, such as the age distribution of members, the popularity of different loan categories, and the overall trend in loan numbers over the decade. Your overview is clear and provides a good summary of the data. You made relevant comparisons, such as noting that children's and adult fiction books were equally popular at 38% each. The data is accurately reported, and the response is well-structured to cover all visual information provided in the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, an overview paragraph, and separate body paragraphs for each chart. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you use a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'with regard to', 'this was followed by', and 'after which'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets, which helps the reader follow your analysis easily. The use of referencing is clear, and the flow between sentences is natural throughout the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'witnessed multiple fluctuations', and 'least in demand' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and precise, it could be slightly more varied to reach the highest band. For instance, instead of repeating 'loans' or 'share', you could occasionally use synonyms like 'borrowings', 'figures', or 'percentage'. However, the current range is sufficient to convey your points clearly and accurately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
Your grammar is strong, with a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You demonstrate control over tense usage, particularly when describing past trends ('stood at', 'witnessed', 'reached'). Punctuation is generally accurate, and there are very few errors. The sentence construction is sophisticated enough to maintain a formal tone throughout. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the minor slips do not impede communication or cause any confusion for the reader.
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