Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-11
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 and table represents the results of a survey of the library users at a university. The pie chart provides the categories of library users with a huge percentage of full-time postgradute.While table provide the data about the satisfaction level of the library user with a massive 95% for helpfulness of staff.
According to the chart most of the library visitors are full-time undergradute with a great percentage of 44%. After that 25 % of users of the library are full-time postgradute. While 16% are part-time postgraduate & 8% are such people who are in distance learning programmes. While only 7% are academic staff members. Which is the lowest percentage.
As table provides the information about user satisfaction level with a huge percentage of 95% for helpfulness of staff. While only 5% fairly satisfied. 65% users are very satisfied with opening hours while 35% are fairly satisfied. 50% people are very satisfied on the availability of books, 40% are fairly satisfied while 10% are not satisfied. In case of journals 20% of user are not satisfied which is a big number as compare to the other categories. While 45% are very satisfied. 48% user are very satisfied with wi-fi , 33% are fairly satisfied while 19% are 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 | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response covers all parts of the task by summarizing both the pie chart and the table. You have successfully identified the main features, such as the dominant user group (full-time undergraduates) and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff helpfulness. However, the analysis is somewhat descriptive and lacks a clear overview or a strong comparative synthesis. For instance, while you mention the lowest percentage, you could have better contrasted the high satisfaction with staff against the lower satisfaction levels for journals. To reach a higher band, ensure you group information more logically to highlight trends rather than simply listing data points.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. You frequently start sentences with 'While' or 'As', which makes the flow feel a bit disjointed. Additionally, some transitions are missing or awkward, such as 'After that 25% of users...', which lacks a smooth logical connector. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear thematic focus to enhance the overall progression of information.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely heavily on basic descriptors like 'huge', 'massive', and 'big', which are not ideal for academic writing. There are also some minor errors in word formation, such as 'postgradute' (misspelled) and 'undergradute'. To improve, aim to use more sophisticated academic vocabulary, such as 'significant proportion', 'substantial', or 'considerable', and ensure your spelling is accurate throughout the text.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. For example, 'The pie chart and table represents' (subject-verb agreement error) and 'While table provide' (missing article). There are also issues with sentence fragments, such as 'Which is the lowest percentage', which should be connected to the previous sentence. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to limit your score. Focus on subject-verb agreement, article usage, and ensuring that all sentences are complete.
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