Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-08

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 provided pie chart , table and bar chart illustrate data concerning Little Chalfont Library , specifically detailing member demographics in 2016 , loan categories in 2016 , and total loan trends from 2007 to 2016.

Primarily , adults aged 18 to 64 constituted the largest number of library numbers in 2016 , while fiction books - for both children and adults- dominated total loans . Over the decade from 2007 to 2016 , the overall number of loans experienced a general upward shift , despite minor fluctuations.

Library Membership and loan categories 2016 , adults aged 18 to 64 made up more than half of the total members at 51% , followed by children at 22% , Young adults and adults aged 65 and over accounted for smaller shares , at 15% and 12% respectively .

Children’s fiction and adult fiction were the most popular categories, each accounting for 38% of total loans (76% combined). Adult non-fiction represented 13% of loans, whereas children’s non-fiction accounted for 6%. Audio/visual materials were far less frequently borrowed, with children's DVDs, young adult items, and adult audiobooks each accounting for 2% or less of total loans.

In 2007, total loans stood at approximately 16,000. Although borrowings dropped slightly in 2008 to around 15,000, they steadily climbed over the following years, reaching over 20,000 annually from 2011 onward. The peak occurred in 2016, when loans exceeded 21,000 items.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0

The response effectively covers all three charts provided. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominant demographic (adults 18-64) and the most popular loan categories (fiction). The overview provides a clear summary of the trends, and the comparisons between categories are well-supported by the data. The report is balanced, ensuring that the membership, loan categories, and the ten-year trend are all addressed with sufficient detail. The inclusion of specific percentages and figures adds precision to your analysis, meeting the requirements for a clear and accurate summary of the provided information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs focusing on specific data sets, and a concluding trend analysis. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different aspects of the data. Cohesive devices such as 'while', 'whereas', 'although', and 'followed by' are used appropriately to link ideas and compare figures. The progression of information is smooth, moving from the 2016 snapshot to the longitudinal trend. There is a minor issue with the transition into the third paragraph, where a clearer topic sentence or linking phrase would have improved the flow, but overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report, using terms like 'constituted', 'dominated', 'fluctuations', and 'longitudinal trends'. The language is precise and generally natural. There are no significant errors in word choice or collocation that impede meaning. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated synonyms for 'number' or 'represented' to avoid repetition, and perhaps use more varied reporting verbs. Overall, the lexical range is sufficient to convey the information clearly and with a degree of precision.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response displays a good mix of simple and complex sentence structures. You use subordinate clauses effectively (e.g., 'Although borrowings dropped slightly...'). There are very few grammatical errors, and punctuation is generally handled well. A minor issue exists with spacing around punctuation (e.g., 'Library , specifically'), which is a mechanical error rather than a grammatical one. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over complex structures is consistent. The accuracy is high, and the writing is clear and professional throughout the report.

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