Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-13
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 three charts provide information about Little Chalfont Library in 2016: the age profile of its members, the breakdown of loans by category, and the total number of loans between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, adults aged 18-64 made up the largest membership group and, together with children, accounted for the majority of loans, while the library's total loan numbers grew steadily over the decade shown.
Looking at membership by age, adults aged 18-64 formed the largest group at 51%, followed by children at 22%. Adults aged 65 and over made up 15% of members, while young adults aged 13-17 represented the smallest proportion, at just 12%.
In terms of loans by category, children's fiction and adult fiction were by far the most borrowed, each accounting for an identical 38% of total loans. Adult non-fiction followed at 13%, while children's non-fiction made up 6%. The remaining categories were minimal: young adults' loans and adult audiobooks each represented 2%, and children's DVDs accounted for just 1%.
Regarding the trend in total loans, the number rose from around 15,700 in 2007 to roughly 21,000 by 2011, dipping slightly in 2012 and 2013 to about 19,500, before climbing again to reach its highest point of approximately 21,700 in 2016. Overall, loans increased by roughly 6,000 across the period, despite some minor fluctuations.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 8.0 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5
The response covers all parts of the task well by summarising the information across the three charts and making relevant comparisons. The introduction accurately states what the charts show, and the overview captures the most salient trends and distributions, such as the dominant age groups and the upward trajectory of total loans. Specific details are meticulously reported and supported by accurate figures from the data, such as '51%' for adult members, '38%' for fiction loans, and the rise of loans 'from around 15,700 in 2007 to roughly 21,000 by 2011'. The information is fully developed without irrelevant details, fulfilling the highest standards of task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
Information and ideas are logically sequenced and progress naturally from a general introduction and overview to specific details on membership, category breakdown, and finally the ten-year trend. Paragraphing is used very effectively, with each body paragraph dedicated to a distinct aspect of the visual data. Cohesive devices are managed skilfully and unobtrusively, using transitions like 'Looking at membership by age', 'In terms of loans by category', and 'Regarding the trend in total loans' to guide the reader effortlessly through the text. Referencing and substitution are handled with complete clarity throughout.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.5
The student demonstrates a wide, flexible, and accurate lexical resource appropriate for an academic task. Less common vocabulary items and phrases are used with good awareness of style and collocation, such as 'age profile', 'breakdown of loans', 'accounted for the majority', and 'minimal'. Precision in describing statistical data is strong, utilizing appropriate verbs and modifiers like 'dipping slightly', 'climbing again', and 'minor fluctuations'. Word choice is natural, and there are no spelling or lexical errors that impede communication, reflecting a high level of control.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 8.0
The response exhibits a wide range of complex sentence structures used accurately and flexibly. Examples include participial phrases ('dipping slightly in 2012 and 2013 to about 19,500, before climbing again') and multi-clause complex sentences ('Adults aged 65 and over made up 15% of members, while young adults aged 13-17 represented the smallest proportion'). The majority of sentences are completely error-free, and grammar and punctuation are handled with a high degree of control. There are no noticeable slips or awkward constructions that affect readability.
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