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 given pie chart demonstrates proportions of library users from different categories of university. The table provides data on proportion of Library user which are satisfied with service of library at university.
At 44%, full-time undergraduate are the highest users of Library among all in educational institution. Second highest users of library are the full- time post graduate students which are approximately 25% , which is 3 times more than distance learning students (8%). Part- time postgraduate scholars are about 16% in university which use library which are Approximately 2 times higher than academic staff which constitutes only 7%. Academic staff are lowest users of Library among all.
Users of library are highest satisfied with the helpfulness of staff which constitutes 95% , whereas users are lowest satisfied with availability of journals about 19%. Library opening hours, availability of books, and reliability of wifi are satisfying users which are 65%, 50%, and 48% respectively.
Overall, it can be seen that full- time graduates are highest users and academic are lowest users of Library. Mostly users are satisfied with library services.
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
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing the main features of both the chart and the table. You have successfully identified the key trends, such as full-time undergraduates being the largest user group and staff being the most satisfied. However, the analysis could be improved by making more direct comparisons between the two datasets rather than treating them as separate lists. For instance, you could have noted whether the groups with the highest usage rates also reported the highest satisfaction levels. The overview is present but could be more analytical to better highlight the relationship between the data sets.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is logically organized into clear paragraphs, with an introduction, body paragraphs for the chart and table respectively, and a brief summary. The progression of ideas is generally clear. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive, particularly the reliance on 'which are' and 'which constitutes'. Using a wider variety of linking words and referencing techniques (e.g., 'the former', 'the latter', 'in contrast') would improve the flow and help the reader navigate the information more smoothly. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the two distinct data sources.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly, including terms like 'proportions', 'educational institution', and 'respectively'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'full-time graduates' (when the data refers to undergraduates) and 'academic are lowest users' (missing the noun 'staff'). Some phrasing is also slightly awkward, such as 'satisfying users which are 65%'. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensuring that nouns and adjectives are used correctly in context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, particularly with articles ('the' is often missing, e.g., 'at university', 'lowest users of Library') and subject-verb agreement. There are also some awkward relative clauses, such as 'which are 65%, 50%, and 48% respectively', which could be expressed more concisely. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on article usage and refining complex sentence construction will help improve your accuracy.
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