Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-03
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)
The pie-chart demonstrates the proportion of five different categories of users of university library while, the table shows the data based on a survey with respect to five different resources provided by the library.
Overall, it can be seen that the highest proportion of library users are full-time undergraduates and least goes to academic staff. Almost all the people are happy with the cooperation of staff and highest proportion of people dissatisfied with the two services are availability of journals and wi-fi.
Looking into the details, 44% users are full-time undergraduates, the highest percentage on the pie chart followed by full time graduates with 25% and then comes the part-time postgraduates that are 16%. The least number of visitors are from distance learning and academic staff with a proportion of 8% and 7% respectively.
It can be seen from the table that 95% users are very satisfied with the assistance of staff and 5% are fairly satisfied. All the visitors are satisfied with the opening hours with a percentage of 65% as very satisfied. 50% users are very satisfied with the availability of books while 40% are fairly satisfied and only 10% are not satisfied with this service. Availability of journals and Wi-fi issues leads the column of not satisfied users with 20% and 19% respectively. Nobody is dissatisfied with library opening hours and staff's help.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data from the prompt. The comparison between user categories and satisfaction levels is well-integrated. To reach a higher band, ensure that you avoid minor inaccuracies in data reporting; for example, you mentioned 'all the visitors are satisfied with the opening hours' but then noted a percentage of 65% for 'very satisfied', which implies the remaining 35% are 'fairly satisfied'. Clarifying these distinctions would improve the precision of your report.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'Looking into the details' and 'It can be seen from the table' to guide the reader through the information. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical, and the flow between sentences could be smoother. The paragraphing is appropriate, and the progression of ideas is clear throughout the text. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that referencing (e.g., 'this service') consistently points back to the correct antecedent to avoid any ambiguity.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. You use terms like 'proportion', 'dissatisfied', and 'assistance' effectively. There are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'leads the column of not satisfied users', which sounds slightly unnatural. While you attempt to use less common vocabulary, there is room for more sophisticated phrasing to describe trends and data points. Expanding your repertoire of synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'highest/lowest' will help you achieve a more academic tone.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. Most of your sentences are clear, though there are occasional grammatical slips, such as 'Availability of journals and Wi-fi issues leads the column', where the verb agreement is incorrect (should be 'lead'). Additionally, there are some minor punctuation and article errors (e.g., 'the highest proportion of people dissatisfied with the two services are availability of journals'). Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the grammar does not impede communication.
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