Band 8.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 8.0 · 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 8.0)
The charts provide information about the membership of Little Chalfont Library by age, the proportion of loans made in different categories, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18–64 accounted for the largest proportion of library members, while fiction was the most commonly borrowed type of material. In addition, the total number of loans generally increased over the period, despite some fluctuations in the middle years.
In terms of age, adults between 18 and 64 represented the largest group of library members, at 51% of the total. Children accounted for 22%, while young adults aged 13–17 made up 15%. The smallest proportion was recorded among those aged 65 and over, at 12%. Regarding the types of materials borrowed, children's fiction and adult fiction were equally popular, each accounting for 38% of all loans. Together, these two categories represented more than three-quarters of the total. Adult non-fiction accounted for 13%, while children's non-fiction made up 6%. The remaining categories represented only 1–2% each.
The total number of loans showed an overall upward trend between 2007 and 2016. Starting at approximately 15,500 in 2007, the figure rose sharply to around 18,800 in 2008 and continued to increase, reaching about 21,000 in 2011. However, the number subsequently fell to approximately 19,500 in 2013. After that, it recovered steadily and reached a peak of roughly 21,500 loans in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 8.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 8.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent and fully addresses all parts of the task. You have successfully identified and reported the main features of all three charts, including the age demographics, loan categories, and the trend over time. The comparisons are well-integrated, such as noting that children's and adult fiction combined represent over three-quarters of all loans. The overview is clear and provides a concise summary of the key trends, which is essential for a high band score. All data points are accurate and relevant to the prompt.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 8.0
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. Each paragraph has a distinct focus: the introduction/overview, the demographic/category breakdown, and the temporal trend. Cohesive devices such as 'In terms of,' 'Regarding,' 'However,' and 'After that' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. The paragraphing is skillful, and the information flows naturally from one point to the next without any confusion or mechanical repetition.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
You demonstrate a wide and flexible range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion,' 'recorded among,' and 'recovered steadily' 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 repetitive phrasing by using varied structures to describe the data, which contributes to the sophisticated tone of the response.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The writing exhibits a high degree of grammatical accuracy and a wide range of structures. You use complex sentences effectively, such as 'Despite some fluctuations in the middle years' and 'The total number of loans showed an overall upward trend between 2007 and 2016.' Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and the majority of sentences are error-free. The control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent, reflecting a high level of proficiency.
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