Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-11

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 charts present data on Little Chalfont Library in 2016, covering member ages, loan categories, and loan trends from 2007 to 2016.

Regarding member ages, Adults 18 - 64 are the largest group, making up 51%. Children follow at 22%, then Young adults (13 - 17) at 15%, and Adults 65+ at 12%.

In terms of 2016 loan categories, Children's fiction and Adult fiction are the most popular, each accounting for 38%. Adult non-fiction takes 13%, while Children's non-fiction, Young adults, and Adult audio books have smaller shares (6%, 2%, 2% respectively), and Children's DVDs are the least borrowed at 1%.

From 2007 - 2016, total loans show an overall upward trend. Starting at around 15,000 in 2007, they rise, with a slight dip in 2013 but reaching over 20,000 by 2016.

In summary, Adults 18 - 64 dominate membership, fiction is highly borrowed, and loan numbers have generally increased over the decade.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response effectively addresses all parts of the prompt. You have successfully identified the main features of the three charts, including the demographic breakdown, the popularity of loan categories, and the overall trend in loan numbers over the decade. The comparisons are clear, such as noting that 'Children's fiction and Adult fiction are the most popular' and contrasting these with the 'least borrowed' items. The overview is concise and accurately reflects the key trends. To reach a higher band, you could provide more analytical depth by highlighting the most significant differences or grouping the data more dynamically rather than listing figures sequentially.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The essay is logically organized, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the data. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from demographics to categories and finally to trends. You use cohesive devices effectively, such as 'Regarding', 'In terms of', and 'From 2007 - 2016', which help guide the reader through the information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different data sets. The flow is smooth and the structure is easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a high band in this criterion.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information precisely. Phrases like 'account for', 'smaller shares', and 'upward trend' are used accurately. While the vocabulary is functional and appropriate for an Academic Task 1 report, it is somewhat standard. To achieve a higher score, you could incorporate more varied and sophisticated lexical items to describe trends and proportions, such as 'constitute', 'predominate', or 'fluctuate'. However, there are no significant errors in word choice or spelling, and the language used is natural and clear throughout the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.0

The response displays a good command of grammatical structures. You use a mix of simple and complex sentences effectively, such as the participial phrase 'making up 51%' and the subordinate clause 'while Children's non-fiction... have smaller shares'. The punctuation is accurate, and there are no major grammatical errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free. To push into the higher bands, you could experiment with a wider variety of complex sentence structures, such as using passive voice or more advanced relative clauses to describe the data trends.

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