Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The pie chart illustrates the percentages of library users according to different categories. The table demonstrates the results of a survey of library users regarding five aspects of the library, showing the percentages of those who were very satisfied, fairly satisfied, and not satisfied.

Overall, it is evident that full-time undergraduate library users accounted for the highest percentage, while academic staff recorded the lowest percentage of library users. In addition, a large number of library users were very satisfied with the helpfulness of the staff, whereas a minority were not satisfied with the availability of books.

In detail, full-time undergraduate library users accounted for 44%. In contrast, full-time postgraduate users made up 25%, while part-time postgraduate users represented 16%. Distance learning and academic staff users represented 8% and 7% of library users, respectively. Regarding the opening hours, 65% of library users were very satisfied, 35% were fairly satisfied, and 0% were dissatisfied. As for the helpfulness of the staff, 95% of library users were very satisfied, 5% were fairly satisfied and zero were not satisfied. Concerning the availability of books, 50% of library users were very satisfied, 40% were fairly satisfied, and 10% were not satisfied. Regarding the availability of journals, 45% were very satisfied, 35% were fairly satisfied, and 20% were not satisfied. Finally, in terms of the reliability of the Wi-Fi, 48% of users were very satisfied, 33% were fairly satisfied, and 19% were not satisfied.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have successfully addressed all parts of the task. You provided a clear overview of the main trends and supported your points with accurate data from both the chart and the table. The information is well-selected, and you have made relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the highest and lowest user categories. To reach a higher band, ensure that you group the data more analytically rather than listing figures sequentially. For instance, you could group the satisfaction levels by high-performing versus low-performing categories to create a more cohesive narrative rather than simply reporting each row of the table individually.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices effectively, such as 'In contrast,' 'Regarding,' and 'Concerning,' which help the reader follow the progression of information. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the user categories from the survey results. The flow is smooth, and the relationship between ideas is clear throughout the text. To improve further, try to vary your sentence starters even more to avoid a slightly repetitive structure when listing the survey data.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information with precision. Terms like 'accounted for,' 'represented,' and 'respectively' are used correctly. There is a good attempt to use topic-specific language related to surveys and statistics. While the vocabulary is accurate and appropriate for the task, it remains somewhat functional. To achieve a higher band, incorporate more sophisticated collocations or synonyms to describe trends, such as 'constituted the majority' or 'exhibited a high level of satisfaction,' rather than relying on simpler phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

Your grammar is generally accurate, and you use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most of your sentences are error-free, and your control over punctuation is good. You successfully manage complex structures, such as the use of participial phrases and comparative clauses. There are no significant errors that impede communication. To move into the highest band, ensure that you maintain this level of accuracy while experimenting with a wider variety of complex grammatical forms, such as passive voice constructions or more varied subordinate clauses, to enhance the sophistication of your writing.

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