Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-04

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)

The multi charts below illustrate data about a library in a town owned by the government called Little Chalfont.

Overall, the majority of library members are the adults while children are in the least number. Children's fiction and adult fiction took the the highest loans whereas the total number of loans was relatively high in 2016.

First, it can be seen that adults between the age of 18 and 64 attended library the most, and was least attended by the adults over 65, with students comprising 22% of its proportion.

The substantial amount of loans was taken by children and adult's fiction with 38%, with adult non-fiction had relatively the smaller percent of 13%, whereas children's non-fiction and adult audio books had the same amount (6% each). Finally, children's non-fiction had the smallest quantity of loans.

Furthermore, in bar graph it can be seen that the greatest amount of loans taken was of approximately 22,000 in 2016, and the least amount of debt taken was just above 15,000 in 2007. However, it remained at 19,000 in 2008 and 2009 as well, with its substantial increment in next three years at around 21,000. Notably, it decreased slightly in 2013 and went up slowly till the end of period.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers all parts of the task, including the demographic breakdown, loan categories, and the trend over time. The main features are identified, such as the dominance of adult library members and the peak in loans in 2016. However, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting; for instance, the text states children's non-fiction had the 'smallest quantity' while also noting it had the same percentage as audiobooks (6%). Additionally, the description of the bar graph trends is slightly confusing, particularly the reference to 'debt' instead of 'loans'. While the overview is present, it could be more effectively synthesised to highlight the most significant trends rather than just listing data points.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organised into logical paragraphs, each focusing on a different chart. There is a clear progression of ideas from the overview to the specific details. Cohesive devices such as 'First', 'Furthermore', and 'Finally' are used to guide the reader. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'with its substantial increment in next three years', where the antecedent is not immediately obvious. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets, which helps the overall readability of the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The range of vocabulary is adequate for the task, with attempts to use descriptive terms like 'substantial increment' and 'proportion'. However, there are noticeable errors in word choice and collocation that occasionally impede precision. For example, the use of 'debt' instead of 'loans' in the final paragraph is a significant error in terminology. Additionally, phrases like 'multi charts' and 'the the highest' suggest a lack of control over more sophisticated lexical items. While the meaning is generally clear, the vocabulary lacks the flexibility and precision required for a higher band score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'the majority of library members are the adults', 'adult non-fiction had relatively the smaller percent', and 'in bar graph it can be seen'. These errors, while frequent, do not prevent the reader from understanding the main points. The control over articles and prepositions is inconsistent. To improve, the student should focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of definite and indefinite articles, as these errors occur frequently enough to impact the overall fluency of the writing.

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