Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-09
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 presented pie chart and table depict the information regarding the survey of library users at a university.
Overall, it can be observe that the learners who are full time undergraduate are using the library most whereas the learners of academic staff are using the library least while the satisfaction of the library user is very high for the service of the staff .
Turning to the details , it is evident that the full-time undergraduate students are using the library most which is about 44% as compared to the full-time postgraduate .However, the percentage of academic staff and distace learning is same ,it is about 8% .Meanwhile ,there are not too much difference in the percentage of part-time postgraduate and full-time postgraduate who are using the library ,there are only 10% difference .
Moving further ,there can be seen that the user are very satisfied for the helpfulness of the staff , the percentage is 95%.However , 0% of the students are not satisfied for the library opening hours and the service of the staff . There are 40% of the students are fairly satisfied for the availability of books.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers the main features of the data, including the breakdown of library users and the satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, the comparison between user groups is slightly inaccurate; you mention a 10% difference between part-time and full-time postgraduates, but the chart shows 20% and 10% respectively, which is a 10 percentage point difference, but the phrasing is slightly confusing. Additionally, the description of satisfaction levels lacks precision, particularly when interpreting the '0%' figures, which likely refer to 'not satisfied' categories rather than a total lack of satisfaction. To improve, ensure you accurately interpret the labels on the axes and legends.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, moving from an overview to specific details. Cohesive devices such as 'Turning to the details' and 'Moving further' are used to signal transitions. However, the use of punctuation is often faulty, with spaces placed before commas (e.g., 'details , it is evident'), which makes the text look mechanical and disrupts the flow. Furthermore, some sentences are slightly disjointed, such as the transition between the user categories and the satisfaction survey. Improving the variety of linking words and correcting punctuation will help the progression of ideas feel more natural.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing for a basic description of the data. You use terms like 'depict', 'evident', and 'satisfaction' correctly. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'learners of academic staff' (which should be 'academic staff members') and 'distance learning' (which should be 'distance learners'). There is also a lack of variety in reporting verbs and comparative structures. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more precise academic vocabulary related to data trends and avoid repetitive phrasing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but accuracy is inconsistent. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'it can be observe' (should be 'observed'), 'the percentage... is same' (should be 'the same'), and 'there can be seen that the user are' (should be 'it can be seen that users are'). Subject-verb agreement is frequently problematic. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur often enough to suggest a lack of control over more complex grammatical forms. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and article usage would significantly improve the clarity of your writing.
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