Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-03
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 charts below illustrate the information of different ages of individuals of library members, and the proportion of loan categorised in 2016, and the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016 in Little Chalfont.
Overall, the age group of 18-64 comprised more than half of the total proportion. While children's fiction contained the highest figure of loans in 2016 at 38%. Additionally, total loans showed a gradua increase over the decade.
Starting from pie chart, Adults (18-64) accounted for 51% of library, followed by children at 22%. After it, Young adults and Adults made up of 15% and 12%, respectively. In 2016, Children's and Adut fiction carried similar amount of loan at 38%, closely followed by Adult and Children's non-fiction at 13% and 6%, respectively. Then the Young adultd represented 2% only.
Turning to the table chart, the amount of total loan started in 2007 with 16,000. Subsequently, there was a continuous surge in the amount of loan, from 2008 to 2016, with the highest amount of 22,000 in 2016.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0
The response successfully addresses all parts of the task by providing an overview and reporting the main features across the three provided visual data sets. The student correctly identifies key details, such as the highest age group and the loan categories in 2016, alongside the upward trend in total loans over the decade. However, some parts are more fully developed than others; for instance, the explanation of the pie charts and tables contains slight confusion regarding the data presentation, as the student labels the line graph data as part of the 'table chart.' To reach a higher level, all data subsets should be fully integrated with clearer comparisons and more precise reporting without minor descriptive inaccuracies.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The response presents a coherent overall arrangement and follows a logical paragraph structure, moving from an introductory overview to body paragraphs detailing the charts. Cohesive devices are used to guide the reader, such as 'Overall,' 'Starting from,' and 'Turning to.' However, referencing and transitions are at times mechanical or slightly faulty, as seen in phrases like 'After it' or the mixing up of the visual sources ('pie chart' versus 'table chart'). Paragraphing is present and appropriate for the task, but smoother transitions and clearer signposting of the distinct chart types would elevate the organizational clarity to the next level.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, successfully communicating the main trends and proportions using terms such as 'proportion,' 'comprised,' and 'continuous surge.' The writer attempts less common vocabulary, but this is sometimes accompanied by inaccuracies in word choice or collocation, such as 'gradua increase' (spelling slip), 'proportion of loan categorised,' and minor typos like 'Adut' and 'Young adultd.' Meaning is generally clear despite these flaws. To move higher, the student needs to demonstrate a more precise and flexible range of lexical items, ensuring correct word forms and minimizing spelling slips.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5
The response demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, utilizing structures like 'While children's fiction contained...' and 'Subsequently, there was a continuous surge...' There are some errors in grammar and punctuation, such as article omissions or awkward prepositional patterns (e.g., 'accounted for 51% of library,' 'carried similar amount of loan'). However, these errors rarely impede communication, and the majority of simple sentences remain clear. To achieve a higher score, the writer must incorporate a wider variety of error-free complex structures and exercise tighter control over grammatical agreements and articles.
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