Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · 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 7.5)
The charts provide information about the members of Little Chalfont Library in 2016, the categories of loans made in that year, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 formed the largest proportion of library members, while adult and children's fiction were the most frequently borrowed items. In addition, the total number of loans generally increased over the ten-year period despite some minor fluctuations.
Regarding library membership, adults aged 18–64 accounted for the majority of members at 51%. Children made up 22% of the total membership, while young adults aged 13–17 represented 15%. The smallest group was adults aged 65 and over, comprising 12% of members.
In terms of borrowing categories, fiction dominated lending activity. Both children's fiction and adult fiction accounted for 38% of total loans each, together making up more than three-quarters of all borrowing. Adult non-fiction represented 13%, while children's non-fiction stood at 6%. The remaining categories were relatively insignificant, with young adults and adult audio books each accounting for 2%, and children's DVDs making up only 1%.
Looking at the total number of loans, there was an overall upward trend from approximately 16,000 loans in 2007 to just over 21,500 in 2016. The figure rose steadily until 2011, reaching around 21,000 loans. It then experienced slight fluctuations, falling to just under 20,000 in 2013 before recovering and reaching its highest level at the end of the period.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified and reported the main features of all three charts. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of fiction in loans and the overall upward trend in library usage. You have made relevant comparisons, such as noting that children's and adult fiction together account for over three-quarters of all borrowing. The data is accurately presented, and the response is well-structured to cover all parts of the prompt effectively. No information is missing, and the analysis is fully developed.
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 over time), which makes the information easy to follow. You use a range of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Regarding', 'In terms of', and 'while', to link sentences and ideas. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets, and the flow between the introduction, overview, and body paragraphs is smooth and professional.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
You demonstrate a wide and flexible range of vocabulary that is well-suited to the task. Phrases like 'formed the largest proportion', 'dominated lending activity', and 'minor fluctuations' show a high level of control. The use of terminology is precise, and there are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation. You successfully avoid repetition by using varied synonyms to describe the data, which contributes to the overall fluency of the report.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures with high accuracy. You use complex sentences effectively, such as 'The figure rose steadily until 2011, reaching around 21,000 loans', which demonstrates good control over participial phrases. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. The control over tense usage (past simple for 2016 data and the 2007-2016 trend) is consistent and accurate, reflecting a high level of grammatical competence.
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