Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-01
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 6.0)
Different kinds of charts are used below to illustrate information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont.
Firstly, a pie chart of 2016 is used to depict the age of library members. The pie chart highlights that adults between ages 18 to 64 make up about 51% of the library members. Children constitute the second highest percentage of library members that is 22% than about 15% of the library members are young adults between ages 13 to 17. The smallest percentage of library members constitute of adults that are 65 years and over.
Next, a table of 2016 containing percentages is shown to highlight which category of books are loaned the most. From this table, we can comprehend that children's fiction and adult fiction are the two categories that are famous among the members of library. The least loaned category is children's DVDs and adult audio books with 1% and 2%.
Lastly, a bar chart is used to depict the number of books loaned by the library. The lowest number of loaned books is in 2007 and the highest books loaned is 2016. A gradual increase can be seen in the pattern of loaning books but 2013 saw a decrease in this trend.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all three charts provided, identifying key features such as the dominant age group (18-64) and the most popular book categories. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive rather than analytical. For instance, while you mention the percentages, you could improve by making more direct comparisons, such as noting that the 18-64 age group is more than double the size of the next largest group. Additionally, the summary of the bar chart lacks a clear overview of the total trend, focusing instead on individual years. To reach a higher band, ensure you synthesise the data rather than simply listing the figures for each chart.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organised into paragraphs, with each paragraph focusing on one of the three charts. The use of transition signals like 'Firstly', 'Next', and 'Lastly' helps guide the reader through the report. However, the cohesion is occasionally mechanical. Some sentences feel disconnected, and the referencing could be smoother. For example, the transition between the pie chart and the table could be improved to show a better flow of information. Overall, the paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is clear enough to follow without difficulty.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information, using terms like 'constitute', 'illustrate', and 'depict'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, saying 'the highest books loaned is 2016' is slightly awkward; it would be better to say 'the highest number of books loaned was in 2016'. Additionally, the phrase 'categories that are famous' is not ideal for data description; 'popular' or 'frequently borrowed' would be more precise. Expanding your range of reporting verbs and adjectives would help elevate the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For instance, 'The smallest percentage of library members constitute of adults' contains a redundant preposition ('of'). There are also issues with article usage and subject-verb agreement, such as 'the highest books loaned is 2016'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for small grammatical slips and ensuring consistent tense usage (as the data is from 2016) would be beneficial.
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