Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 20 · 2026-10-16

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 6.5)

The pie chart illustrates the age distribution of the library members in 2016. Whereas the table shows the share (in percentage) of different loan categories in year 2016. The bar graph illustrates the total number of loans in a period between 2007 and 2017. All these data is of a public library situated in Little Chalfont town.

The Age distribution suggests that nearly half (51%) of the readers were adults between age 18 and 64, followed by the children, who contributes to 22% of share. The number of readers in age groups between 13 and 17 contributed 15% and adults aging over 64 contributed least i.e., 12%.

The loan category figures show that fiction was the most famous category among the readers in 2016, with children's fiction and Adult fiction contributing highest and an equal share of 38%. This was followed by Adult non-fiction (13%), children's non-fiction (around 6%), children's DVD's, young adults and adult audio books contributed least and negligible share of 1%, 2% and 2% respectively.

The bar graphs shows that there was an overall slow but gradual increase in the total number of loans. In 2007, total number of loans were around 16K. The number overall increases with time except in year 2012 and 2013 where a slight decrease in number was observed, but from 2014 to 2016, the number increased and ended with around 22K in 2016.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You cover all three visuals and report several key figures accurately: adults aged 18–64 make up 51% of members, both fiction categories account for 38% of loans, and loans rise overall from about 16,000 to roughly 22,000. The response also identifies the small dip after 2011. This gives a relevant account of the main information, but the overview is not clearly separated from the details, and some comparisons are less fully developed. In particular, the trend is described as a gradual increase, although the figures fluctuate and the rise is not steady. The stated period also says 2007–2017, while the chart ends in 2016. A more precise overview and closer attention to the chart’s dates would strengthen the report.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 7.0

The response is organised in a clear sequence: an introduction identifies the visuals, followed by separate paragraphs on membership, loan categories and the trend in total loans. This makes the information easy to follow, and transitions such as “This was followed by” help show comparisons. The progression is generally logical, with each paragraph focused on one visual. To make the organisation more effective, include a concise overview after the introduction that brings together the most important patterns before presenting details. Some linking is also slightly mechanical, and the opening uses “Whereas” to begin a sentence fragment rather than to connect two complete clauses. More varied, accurate transitions and clearer grouping of related figures would improve flow.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.5

You use a suitable range of vocabulary for describing charts, including “age distribution,” “share,” “contributed,” “overall,” and “slight decrease.” These choices communicate the main comparisons and trends, and the meaning remains clear. There are, however, some imprecise or unnatural expressions: “most famous category” is not appropriate for popularity in a chart, “negligible share” overstates categories that still have measurable percentages, and “the number overall increases” is awkward. Repetition of “number” and “share” also limits flexibility. Aim for more precise chart language and natural collocations, such as “accounted for,” “the largest proportion,” and “fluctuated.” This would make the description more accurate and polished.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You attempt a mix of simple and more complex structures, including comparisons and time clauses, and the message is generally understandable. Some sentences are controlled, such as the comparison of the two fiction categories. However, grammatical errors occur across the response. “Whereas the table shows…” is a sentence fragment, and “All these data is” has subject–verb disagreement. There are also errors in “children, who contributes,” “The bar graphs shows,” and “the number overall increases,” where agreement or verb form needs correction. The sentence describing the loan categories is also difficult to parse because several items are joined without a clear grammatical structure. Check sentence completeness, subject–verb agreement and consistent past-tense reporting to improve accuracy.

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