Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-10
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 show the different categories of people who used a university library, while the table gives information
about their satisfaction white various aspects.
Overall, full time undergraduate were the largest group of library users, whereas academic staff represented the smallest proportion. In terms of satisfaction, the helpfulness of staff received the highest ratings, while the availability of journals had the lowest level of satisfaction.
According to the pie chart, 44% of library user were full-time undergraduates. Full-time postgraduate student accounted for 25%, making them the second- largest group. part- time student represented 16% of users, while distance-learning student made up 8%. Academic staff were the smallest group, at only 7%.
The table shows satisfaction levels for five categories: For Library opening hours, 65% were Very satisfied, 35% Fairly satisfied, and 0% Not satisfied. For Helpfulness of staff, 95% were Very satisfied, 5% Fairly satisfied, and 0% Not satisfied. For Availability of books, 50% were Very satisfied, 40% Fairly satisfied, and 10% Not satisfied. For Availability of journals, 45% were Very satisfied, 35% Fairly satisfied, and 20% Not satisfied. For Reliability of wi-fi, 48% were Very satisfied, 33% Fairly satisfied, and 19% Not satisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5
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 accurate data from the prompt. To reach a higher band, ensure you make more explicit comparisons between the categories rather than just listing the data. For example, you could have noted that while full-time undergraduates were the largest group, they were also the most likely to be satisfied with staff helpfulness. The information is well-selected and covers all parts of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The response is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. You use cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'in terms of', and 'according to' to link ideas. However, the transition between the pie chart analysis and the table data is somewhat abrupt. Using a more sophisticated linking phrase to introduce the table section would improve the flow. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different data sets, which helps the reader navigate the information easily.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey information clearly. Terms like 'proportion', 'represented', and 'accounted for' are used correctly. There are some minor errors, such as 'satisfaction white' (likely a typo for 'with') and 'full time undergraduate' (missing plural 's'). To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic collocations. While your vocabulary is adequate for the task, it lacks the variety and sophistication required for higher bands. Focusing on more varied reporting verbs and descriptive adjectives would enhance your score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'The pie chart show' (should be 'shows') and 'library user' (should be 'users'). Additionally, there are some inconsistencies with pluralization, such as 'postgraduate student' and 'part-time student' instead of the plural forms. Despite these errors, your control of grammar is generally good, and the mistakes do not impede communication. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help you achieve a higher band.
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