Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-02

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)

There are three charts describes the details related to a public library in a town known as Little chalfont, every single chart contain varaity of information related to a library.

Overall, three were charts which demonstrate the members age, loan category and loan tends from 2007 to 2016, while the highest category in age group was adults 18-64 and the lowest was adults 65 and over. Furthermore, the highest category in total loans by varity in 2016 were children's fiction and adult fiction and the lowest was children's dvd. Eventually in last total number of loans from 2007 to 2016 it had incresing trend over the period.

To begin with, pie chart illustrate the proportion of age of library members in 2016. While, there were four categories, the highest category was adults 18-64 almost 51% and the lowest was also adults who were 65 and over around 12%. Furthermore, children about 22%, eventually young adults 13- 17 approximately 15%.

Moreover, table provides data of total loans by varaities in 2016, in additionally there were six varities. Although children's fiction and adult fiction both were the highest categories in loan almost 38%. However, the lowest was children dvds around 1%. While, young adults plus adult audio books both were equal about 1%.Furthermore, adult fiction approximately 13%, eventually children's non-fiction were 6%

Wheather, bar chart comparies the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016. Initially, in 2007 it was approximately marginly higher than 15,000, over the period it increasesd later on, in 2011 plus in 2012 it remain stable almost 20,000, afterwards it slightly decreased in 2013 after then it started increasing eventually in 2016 it almost slightly higher than 20,000.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all three charts and identifies key features, such as the dominant age group and the upward trend in loans. However, the analysis is somewhat mechanical and lacks a clear, analytical overview. While you mention the highest and lowest categories, the comparison between data points could be more sophisticated. For instance, the summary of the bar chart is a bit repetitive and lacks a clear synthesis of the overall trend. To improve, ensure that your overview highlights the most significant trends or differences rather than just listing data points. The inclusion of specific figures is good, but ensure they are accurate to the provided charts.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often repetitive or misused. Phrases like 'eventually' are used incorrectly to mean 'finally' or 'in conclusion', and 'in additionally' is grammatically incorrect. The transition between sentences often feels mechanical rather than flowing naturally. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'in contrast', 'furthermore') and ensure they are used in the correct context to improve the flow of your arguments.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, but there are frequent errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'varaity' (variety), 'tends' (trends), 'incresing' (increasing), and 'comparies' (compares). These errors are noticeable and occasionally distract the reader. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary, the lack of precision in word formation limits your score. To improve, focus on learning the correct spelling of common academic terms and practice using synonyms to avoid repeating the same words throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('There are three charts describes'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward phrasing ('it had incresing trend'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and run-on sentences. While the meaning is generally clear, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the writing from reaching a higher band. Focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and ensuring that your sentence structures are grammatically sound.

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