Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-07-30

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Categories of library users

Student answer (Band 6.0)

There are many types of users who utilize books from the library to improvise thier knowledge and to use them for their assignments as well as for research purposes. The given chart shows the data of the users of the library who use the books. Most of the users of library books are undergraduate students who usually use these books for their assignments. The second most users of the library books are the students who have completed their education and now use books to increase thier knowledge to get a demanding job. And their are also some part-time postgraduates , acedemic staff like teachers, etc as well as distance learners who are far from universisties. There is also a table of the user satisfaction which demonstrates the satisfaction of the users towards the amenities provided by the library. It shows that most of the user are satisfied by the opening time and the staff behaviour of the library but some of the people are not happy about the availability of books and journals. Some people are also unhappy by the reliability of wi-fi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response fails to address the core requirement of an Academic Task 1, which is to summarise and compare data. You have provided a descriptive summary of the categories and a general mention of satisfaction, but you have completely omitted the actual figures (percentages or numbers) from the chart and table. An IELTS Task 1 response must include specific data points to support the description. By describing the trends qualitatively without referencing the provided statistics, the response remains too general and does not fulfill the analytical requirements of the task. To improve, you must integrate the data provided in the visual aids into your sentences.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organised into a single paragraph, which makes it difficult to follow the transition between the chart information and the table information. While there is a logical flow, the lack of paragraphing is a significant weakness. Cohesive devices are limited; you rely on simple connectors like 'and' or 'there is also'. To achieve a higher band, you should use a clear structure: an introduction, an overview of main trends, and separate paragraphs for the chart and the table. Using a wider range of linking words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Furthermore', 'Regarding the table') would improve the flow significantly.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for basic communication but lacks the precision required for academic reporting. There are several spelling errors, such as 'thier' (their), 'acedemic' (academic), and 'universisties' (universities). Additionally, the word choice is somewhat repetitive; for example, you use 'use' or 'using' multiple times in the first few sentences. To improve, try to use more varied academic vocabulary such as 'utilize', 'employ', 'account for', or 'demonstrate'. You should also focus on using more precise terminology when discussing data, such as 'proportion', 'majority', or 'significant minority'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response uses mostly simple sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'The second most users' (should be 'The second largest group of users') and 'their are also' (should be 'there are also'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly regarding the placement of commas. To reach a higher band, you need to incorporate a wider range of complex sentence structures, such as using relative clauses or passive voice (e.g., 'It is observed that...'). Focus on subject-verb agreement and proofreading for basic spelling and homophone errors.

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