Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-14
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 diagrams show the ages of members, borrowing habits, and the number of loans made at Little Chalfont Library between 2007 and 2016.
Generally, the library's membership was made up mainly of people of working age, fiction being the most commonly borrowed category. Moreover, the total number of loans showed a clear increase throughout the ten-year period, although there were some small variations. In 2016, the group of adults between the ages of 18 and 64 made up the largest section of the membership at 51%, children accounted for 22%, young adults represented 15% and senior citizens 12%. As for the books borrowed, fiction was by far the most popular choice; both adult and children's fiction had exactly the same share of 38%. Adult non-fiction came next at 13%, but all the other categories together were very small. Looking at the data over time, the total number of loans rose noticeably from about 16,000 in 2007 to 21,000 in 2011. After a slight drop to about 20,000 items in 2013, borrowing levels recovered steadily. By 2016 the total annual number of loans had reached its highest point at around 22,000.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response successfully covers all parts of the visual information provided regarding Little Chalfont Library, presenting a clear overview and highlighting key features and comparisons. The student accurately reports the membership distribution by age group, pointing out that working-age adults made up the largest section at 51%. Furthermore, borrowing habits are detailed with accurate figures, noting that adult and children's fiction shared the top spot at 38%. Finally, the temporal trend in total loans from 2007 to 2016 is effectively summarised with appropriate data points, such as the peak at around 22,000. All data points are accurately selected and presented without significant omissions, aligning well with the Band 7 and Band 8 descriptors for task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The text demonstrates a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. Information is introduced with a general overview paragraph, followed by a well-structured breakdown of membership and borrowing categories, and concluding with a temporal analysis of total loans. Cohesive devices are used appropriately to guide the reader through the data, as seen in expressions like 'Generally', 'Moreover', and 'Looking at the data over time'. Paragraphing is handled effectively, ensuring each aspect of the visual data is grouped logically. The referencing is clear, and the overall progression is smooth, meeting the requirements for a Band 7.5 performance.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
The student employs a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms related to statistical reporting and library data such as 'membership', 'borrowing habits', 'category', 'proportion', and 'fluctuations'. Less common vocabulary and phraseology are used with reasonable awareness of style and collocation, including phrases like 'made up the largest section', 'by far the most popular choice', and 'reached its highest point'. While most word choices are accurate, occasional minor slips in precision occur, keeping the score solidly at Band 7.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response exhibits a good variety of sentence structures, blending simple and complex sentences effectively. Examples of complex structures include concessive clauses and participial phrases, such as 'although there were some small variations' and 'Looking at the data over time, the total number of loans rose noticeably'. The majority of sentences are grammatically accurate, and punctuation is handled well to control the flow of information. Minor errors are virtually absent, and the control of grammar supports smooth communication throughout, fully reflecting a Band 8.0 level.
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