Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · 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 7.0)
The pie chart given illustrates the number of library members of a community library in Little Chalfont classified by their age groups in 2016, while the table shows the total number of loans given in different categories of books. The bar graph highlights the total number of loans given from 2007 to 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18 to 64 form the majority of library members, accounting for 51% of the total members. Children make up 22%, while adults aged 65 and over and young adults aged 13 to 17 account for 12% and 15% of all the library members respectively.
Adult's fiction and children's fiction are the most popular genre of books issued and they both each occupy 38% of the total loans given.
Meanwhile, the remaining categories account for much smaller shares of loans, with adult non-fiction at 13%, children's non-fiction at 6%, and young adults, adult audiobooks, and children's DVDs making up 2%, 2%, and 1% respectively.
Looking at the bar graph detailing the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016, figures started at a low of approximately 15,500 in 2007. The number of loans experienced a sharp rise to around 19,000 in 2008 and 2009 before stabilizing between 20,000 and 21,000 from 2010 through 2012. After a brief dip to roughly 19,500 in 2013, the total number of loans steadily increased again, reaching a peak of just over 21,500 by the end of the period in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully addressed all parts of the prompt by summarizing the three visual elements provided. You identified the main features, such as the dominant age group of members and the most popular book genres, and made relevant comparisons. The overview is clear and effectively synthesizes the information. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently link the data points to the overall trends. For instance, while you noted the peak in 2016, you could have explicitly connected the growth in loans to the demographic data provided in the pie chart to create a more integrated analysis.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a specific chart. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from the membership demographics to book categories and finally to the historical trend of loans. You used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'Meanwhile', 'Overall', and 'Looking at the bar graph' to guide the reader. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct data sets. The flow is smooth, and the information is presented in a way that is easy to follow throughout the report.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a data-reporting task. Phrases like 'stabilizing between', 'sharp rise', and 'reaching a peak' are used accurately to describe trends. There is a minor error in the phrase 'they both each occupy', which is redundant. However, your ability to use precise terminology such as 'genre', 'categories', and 'demographics' shows a sufficient range for the task. To improve, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations to describe data fluctuations, such as 'a marginal decrease' or 'a sustained upward trajectory'.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0
Your writing displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free, and your control over tense usage—specifically the past tense for the historical data in the bar chart—is accurate. There are very few grammatical slips; for example, 'Adult's fiction' should be 'Adult fiction' (no apostrophe needed for plural categories). The punctuation is generally correct, and the sentence variety helps maintain the reader's interest. The grammatical control is strong enough to ensure that communication is never impeded.
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