Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-08
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 given mixed charts illustrate the categories of library users and the percentage of user satisfaction.
Overall, it is clear that the highest percentage of shares was recorded in the categories of full-time undergraduate and full-time postgraduate, while the lowest percentage was recorded for academic staff. In addition, the highest proportion of users reported being very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff.
The maximum percentage (44%) of library users was recorded in the full-time undergraduates, whereas the figure 25% was declined in the full-time postgraduates. Moreover, 16% of library users used by part-time postgraduate. Meanwhile, 8% and 7% of library users accounted for distance learning (all courses) and academic staff.
Regarding user satisfaction, the highest proportion 95% of users reported being very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, while the figure decreased by 5% for fairly satisfied and none were not satisfied. Furthermore, for library opening hours, 65% of users were with very satisfied, and 35% were fairly satisfied, and non were not satisfied. For the availability of books, 50% of users were very satisfied, 40% were fairly satisfied, and 10 % were not satisfied. In addition, the availability of journals recorded 45% for very satisfied, 35% for fairly satisfied, and 20% for not satisfied. Finally, the reliability of Wi-Fi represented 48% very satisfied, 33% fairly satisfied, and 19% not satisfied.
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 the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. However, there are some inaccuracies in your reporting. For example, you stated 'the figure 25% was declined in the full-time postgraduates', which is confusing phrasing, and you mentioned '16% of library users used by part-time postgraduate', which is grammatically awkward. While you covered all parts of the task, the precision of your data reporting could be improved to ensure the reader clearly understands the comparisons being made between the different categories and satisfaction levels.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the two distinct data sets. You use some cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'In addition', 'Moreover', and 'Regarding', which help the flow of information. However, some transitions are a bit mechanical, and the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as 'the figure 25% was declined'. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that each sentence flows naturally into the next would elevate the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'categories', and 'reliability'. However, there are some instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'the highest percentage of shares was recorded' (shares is not the correct term here) and 'non were not satisfied' (spelling error). To reach a higher band, try to use more precise academic vocabulary and ensure that your collocations are natural. You rely on basic structures for reporting figures, which limits the sophistication of your lexical range.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as '16% of library users used by part-time postgraduate' (passive voice misuse) and '65% of users were with very satisfied' (unnecessary preposition). There are also minor punctuation and spelling issues, such as 'non' instead of 'none'. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of prepositions when describing statistical data. Increasing the variety of complex sentence structures while maintaining accuracy will help you achieve a higher score.
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