Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-09-29
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 provided pie chart, table, and bar chart illustrate data regarding member demographics, borrowing categories, and overall loan volume at Little Chalfont Library between 2007 and 2016.
Overall, working-age adults comprised the majority of library members, while children's and adult fiction were by far the most popular borrow categories. Additionally, total library loans experienced a general upward trend over the ten-year period.
In 2016, adults aged 18 to 64 accounted for just over half of all library members (51%), followed by children at 22%. Adults aged 65 and older represented 15%, while young adults aged 13–17 made up the smallest proportion at 12%. Regarding category preference, children's fiction and adult fiction dominated total loans, each comprising 38%. Adult non-fiction followed at 13%, whereas children's non-fiction accounted for 6%. Media items and young adult materials recorded minimal usage, with young adult fiction and adult audiobooks at 2% each, and children's DVDs at just 1%.
Looking at overall trends, total loans stood at roughly 16,000 in 2007. This figure increased steadily over the decade, peaking at over 21,000 loans by 2016, despite minor fluctuations around 2012.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 7.5
The candidate has provided a very well-structured and comprehensive response that covers all three visual formats presented in the task. An appropriate overview is established in the second paragraph, highlighting the main trends and dominant member demographics. The body paragraphs accurately report specific data points, such as the 51% figure for adults aged 18 to 64 and the 38% split for both children's and adult fiction loans. Comparisons are effectively integrated throughout the response, and the overall upward trajectory of loan volumes from 2007 to 2016 is correctly identified. The data is reported accurately and without any significant omissions or misinterpretations.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.5
The response demonstrates a clear and logical progression of ideas from the introductory overview to the specific details in the body paragraphs and the final trend analysis. Paragraphing is used effectively and appropriately, with each paragraph serving a distinct function. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Additionally', 'In 2016', and 'Looking at overall trends' are managed skilfully to guide the reader through the diverse datasets without feeling mechanical. Referencing is clear throughout, contributing to a cohesive and easily readable essay.
Lexical Resource: Band 7.0
The student uses a wide and appropriate vocabulary range suited to an Academic Task 1 response. Less common lexical items and functional phrases are integrated successfully, such as 'comprised the majority', 'accounted for', 'minimal usage', and 'upward trend'. Word choice and collocations are generally accurate. Minor slips, such as referring to borrowing categories as 'borrow categories' instead of 'borrowing categories' or 'loan categories', are very rare and do not impede communication, matching the criteria for a high band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 7.5
A wide variety of complex structures is deployed with a high degree of accuracy. The response features well-controlled participial phrases and subordinate clauses, such as 'followed by children at 22%' and 'despite minor fluctuations around 2012'. The majority of sentences are completely error-free, and punctuation is handled correctly. Control over tense and numerical referencing is precise, demonstrating a strong command of grammar suitable for an upper-tier band score.
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