Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-16

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 6.0)

The chart provide information about the services and facilities of a library called Little Chalfont.

Overall, total number of loans are increasing steadily over the period, Adults aged 18-64 are the highest number of library members and fictions are accounted for most of the loans.

Firstly, Pie chart depicts the age of library members adults between the age of 18-64 are the highest number of library users which is 51%. Children are the second highest followed right after that which is 22%. Young adults aged 13-17 and adults 65 and over are 15%-12% respectively.

Secondly, in 2007 the amount of loan on the library was around 15,000 which rose steadily over the period and reaches to approximately 20,000 in 2011. After that it remains stable with some fluctuation and by the year 2016 it finishes at the same amount. If we talk about the total loans by the category in 2016, Adult fictions and children's fiction are accounted for 38% respectively which is the maximum amongst all. Children's DVDs and young adults loans are just 1-2% respectively. Children's non-fictions is 6% and Adult non-fiction is 13%.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The candidate covers all the visual data provided by summarising the membership distribution, loan trends over time, and category breakdowns. An overview is successfully presented in the second paragraph, highlighting the main features such as the upward trend in loans, the dominance of the 18-64 age group, and the popularity of fiction. However, there are minor factual inaccuracies or awkward phrasing when interpreting specific figures, such as stating that loans finish at the same amount in 2016 (though they rose from 15,000 to 21,700). Overall, the response effectively addresses all parts of the task with relevant details and comparisons.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is logically organized with a clear overall progression. The essay is divided into an introduction, an overview, and distinct body paragraphs addressing different charts. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Firstly', 'Secondly', and 'After that' are used to structure the information, although transitions can feel slightly mechanical. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different visual elements, though paragraph three and four could be better integrated. Referencing and progression are generally clear throughout.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The candidate uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, successfully incorporating terms such as 'proportion', 'fluctuation', and categories like 'non-fiction' and 'audio books'. There are, however, some lexical and collocation errors, such as 'amount of loan on the library' instead of 'number of loans at the library', and repetitive use of the word 'respectively'. Spelling is generally accurate, and vocabulary choice is sufficient to communicate the main points clearly without causing misunderstanding.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The writer attempts a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing relative clauses and introductory prepositional phrases. There are, however, several grammatical errors throughout the text, including subject-verb agreement issues like 'The chart provide' instead of 'provides', and missing articles or pluralisation errors such as 'Adult fictions'. Punctuation is mostly functional, and while errors are present, they do not impede overall communication.

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