Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-19

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 given illustration includes one pie chart, one table, and one bar graph, each of which represents different information on the Little Chalfont library: The pie chart illustrates the proportions of members in this library based on their ages in 2016, the table compares the percentages of loans across different categories of this library in the year 2016, and the bar graph depicts the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, one of the most striking features when looking at the data is that the majority of the library members were adults (18-64 years old). In addition, except for the first year, this library had around 20,000 loans annually; especially in the year 2016, most of the total loans were for children's and adult fiction books.

Out of the mentioned number of loans, 76% were for borrowing either children's fiction or adult fiction, at 38% apiece—outnumbering the other genres of books by a wide gap. Adult non-fiction (13%), children's non-fiction (6%), young adult and adult audiobooks (2% each), and children's DVDs (1%) were responsible for the remaining portion of loans.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The student successfully covers all parts of the task by addressing the three provided data visualisations (pie chart, table, and bar graph) relating to Little Chalfont library. A clear overview is provided, highlighting the dominant adult membership group and the steady loan trend around 20,000 annually. The student also selects key features for comparison, such as the combined dominance of children's and adult fiction at 38% each. While some data points from the bar chart (such as the specific peak years or fluctuations) could have been explored in slightly more detail, the response is well-supported and meets all the requirements for a high band score under Task Achievement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The essay displays a clear logical organisation and progression throughout. It opens with an introductory paragraph identifying all three visual components accurately, moves into a well-crafted overview paragraph capturing the main trends, and concludes with a detailed examination of loan categories. Cohesive devices are used appropriately, such as 'In addition, except for the first year...' and 'Out of the mentioned number of loans...'. Paragraphing is logical, ensuring that each distinct visual or thematic element is separated cleanly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

The student demonstrates a sufficient and appropriate range of vocabulary for an Academic Task 1 response. Phrases like 'proportions of members', 'depicts the total number', 'striking features', and 'outnumbering the other genres' show good control and precision. There are occasional standard collocations or descriptions, but no major lexical errors impede communication. The use of less common items like 'apiece' and 'proportion' adds to the lexical adequacy of the piece.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

The response features a good variety of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses and participial phrases (e.g., 'the table compares the percentages... in the year 2016, and the bar graph depicts...'). The majority of the sentences are grammatically accurate and punctuation is handled correctly. Control over tense usage is consistent when referring to past dates (e.g., 'were for borrowing', 'were responsible for'). Minor punctuation marks or syntax choices are handled smoothly.

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