Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-02
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 7.0)
The pie chart and table illustrate the categories of library users and the result of a survey at a university.
Overall, it is clear that the significant number of library users are full-time undergraduates, while academic staff had lowest percentage. In contrast, highest percentage of library users are very satisfied.
Looking first at full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion at 44%, followed by full-time postgraduates which stood at 25%. However, academic staff represented the smallest figure , with only 7%, while distance learning library users number is 8%, Regarding the last category, part-time postgraduates the percentage is 16%.
On the other hand, 65% library users are very satisfied and rest are fairly satisfied with the library opening hours. Additionally, 95% users are very satisfied with helpfulness of staff and rest 5% are fairly satisfied. However,in the availability of books only 50% are highly, 40% fairly and 10% are not satisfied. In the reliability of wi-fi 19% users are not satisfied and 48% users are very satisfied and for fairly satisfies the percentage accounted at 33. In contrast, 35% users are fairly satisfied with the journals availability, although the percentage is 10% less than very satisfied users and 20% of library users are not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.5 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. However, the report could be improved by grouping the survey data more logically. For instance, the paragraph regarding the survey results is quite dense and lists figures in a way that feels like a raw data dump rather than a comparative analysis. To reach a higher band, focus on grouping categories that share similar trends or contrasts, rather than listing each percentage point sequentially. Overall, you have addressed all parts of the prompt effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'However', and 'Additionally' to link ideas. However, the flow within the second body paragraph is somewhat mechanical. The transition between the different survey categories is abrupt, and the use of punctuation is occasionally inconsistent, which affects the smoothness of the reading. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus, rather than just listing the next set of data points.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'represented', and 'significant number'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'academic staff had lowest percentage' (missing an article) and 'rest are fairly satisfied' (should be 'the rest'). While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey the meaning, it lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. Incorporating more sophisticated reporting verbs and comparative adjectives would enhance your lexical score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the' is frequently missing) and sentence structure. For example, 'Looking first at full-time undergraduates accounted for...' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'Looking first at full-time undergraduates, they accounted for...'. Additionally, there are issues with subject-verb agreement and punctuation, such as the comma usage in 'However,in the availability'. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding the information provided.
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