Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-05
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 7.5)
The pie chart illustrates the proportions of different categories of library users, while the table presents the results of a survey on user satisfaction with various library services at a university.
Overall, full-time undergraduate students made up the largest proportion of library users, whereas academic staff accounted for the smallest share. In terms of satisfaction, users were generally most satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, while the availability of journals received the highest level of dissatisfaction.
Looking first at the categories of library users, full-time undergraduates represented the largest group, accounting for 44% of all users. This was followed by full-time postgraduates, who made up 25%. Part-time postgraduate students comprised 16%, while distance-learning students accounted for 8%. Academic staff formed the smallest category, at just 7%.
Regarding user satisfaction, the helpfulness of staff received the highest rating, with 95% of respondents being very satisfied and the remaining 5% being fairly satisfied. Similarly, library opening hours were viewed positively, with 65% of users very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied. Satisfaction with the availability of books was also relatively high, as 50% were very satisfied and 40% fairly satisfied, although 10% were not satisfied. By contrast, the availability of journals and the reliability of Wi-Fi attracted the highest levels of dissatisfaction, at 20% and 19%, respectively.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response is excellent and fully addresses all parts of the task. You have provided a clear overview that highlights the main trends in both the pie chart and the table. The data selection is accurate, and you have successfully made comparisons, such as noting that full-time undergraduates were the largest group and that staff satisfaction was highest. The information is well-selected and logically grouped, ensuring the reader gets a comprehensive summary of the provided data without unnecessary detail. The response is well-structured and meets all requirements for a high-band performance.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used a variety of cohesive devices effectively, such as 'whereas', 'in terms of', 'similarly', and 'by contrast', which help the reader follow the argument smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sets (user categories and satisfaction levels). Each paragraph has a clear focus, and the transition between the introduction, the overview, and the body paragraphs is seamless. The flow of information is natural and professional.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You have demonstrated a wide and flexible range of vocabulary, which is used with precision. Phrases such as 'accounted for the smallest share', 'comprised', and 'attracted the highest levels of dissatisfaction' show a sophisticated command of language. The vocabulary is consistently appropriate for an academic report, and there are no noticeable errors in word choice or collocation. You have successfully avoided repetition by using varied synonyms to describe the data, which contributes to the overall fluency of the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The response displays a wide range of grammatical structures with high accuracy. You have used complex sentences effectively, such as 'The pie chart illustrates the proportions of different categories of library users, while the table presents the results of a survey on user satisfaction'. Punctuation is used correctly throughout, and there are no grammatical errors that impede communication. The majority of your sentences are error-free, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is excellent, reflecting a high level of grammatical competence.
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