Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-06
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 illustrates the five categories of library users while the table depicts the amount of user satisfaction .
Overall, the largest proportion of library user is full-time undergraduate people ; however , helpfulness of staff is the highest satisfaction for library individuals .
The largest slice of library individuals is full-time undergraduate ,it almost a half . Moreover, the second largest proportion of library individuals is full-time postgraduate category ,which is 25% . Although, the other categories (part-time postgraduate ,distance learning and academic staff) are the least use by individuals ,it accounted for 16% , 8% and 7% respectively.
However ,the highest individuals satisfaction in helpfulness of staff ,which was 95%or almost 100%. Moreover, people are also similarly satisfied ( very,fairly) in library open hours ,it accounted for ( 65%,35%).In contrast ,maximum individuals are satisfied in availability of journals ,availability of books and reliability of wi-fi ,which is average 90%, 80% and 82% respectively, while some individuals has dissatisfaction in this categories ,which is 10% ,20% and 19% respectively .
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data from the prompt. However, the analysis is slightly hampered by some inaccuracies in data reporting. For instance, you mention 'average 90%, 80% and 82%' for satisfaction, but the table provides specific figures for 'very' and 'fairly' satisfied, which you could have synthesized more effectively. Additionally, the phrasing 'least use by individuals' is slightly imprecise. To reach a higher band, ensure that all data points are transcribed accurately and that comparisons are more explicitly linked to the categories provided.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs covering the two data sources. You use cohesive devices such as 'however', 'moreover', and 'in contrast' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly misused, such as starting a sentence with 'Although' without a main clause following it. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by varying the sentence structure and ensuring that transitions feel more natural rather than forced.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'categories', and 'satisfaction'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'full-time undergraduate people' (should be 'students') and 'least use by individuals' (should be 'least represented'). There are also some minor issues with punctuation and spacing around percentages. To improve, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensure that your terminology consistently reflects the context of a university library survey.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Common issues include subject-verb agreement ('some individuals has dissatisfaction'), missing articles, and incorrect sentence fragments ('it almost a half'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the placement of commas and spaces before punctuation marks. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to lower the overall score. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would significantly enhance your accuracy.
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