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 given circular chart illustrates categories of library users; however , the tabular data provides information about satisfaction of library users.

Overall, it is evident that , the category of full time undergraduate students were the highest . Whereas , the category of acedemic staff was the least . However , the satisfaction by helpfulness was the highest.

To begin with, the category of full time undergraduate students used library , which was the highest at 44 percent. Following by the same full time post graduates was a quarter 25 percentgage. Moreover , 16 percent part time graduates students used library . however , a category of distance lerning and academic staff 8 and 7 percent respectively .

However , the students who was reading in library opening hours which were 65 very satisfied , but 35 students were fairly statisfied in the library . Nevertheless , 95 graduates satisfied by helpfullness staff while only 5 students farily satisfied by helpfullness staff .to add more , 50 graduates very satisfied by availability of books while 10 student less who were fairly satisfied and also, 10 students who were not satisfied . The availbility of journals and reliability of wifi satisfaction was almost simillar which was 45 and 48 respectively .

AI examiner evaluation

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 data from the prompt. However, the report lacks precision in describing the data. For instance, you mention '65 very satisfied' without clarifying that these are percentages, which is crucial for accuracy. Additionally, some comparisons are slightly confusing, such as the mention of '10 student less' which is grammatically unclear and makes the data difficult to interpret. To improve, ensure that all units of measurement are explicitly stated and that comparisons are described with greater clarity to ensure the reader can follow the data trends without ambiguity.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use some cohesive devices like 'To begin with', 'Moreover', and 'However' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly awkward, such as starting multiple sentences with 'However' in close proximity. The progression of ideas is generally logical, but the connection between the two distinct data sets (the chart and the table) could be smoother. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., 'the latter', 'this figure') is used more effectively would enhance the flow of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main points, including terms like 'undergraduate', 'respectively', and 'availability'. However, there are several spelling errors, such as 'acedemic', 'lerning', 'helpfullness', and 'simillar'. These errors are noticeable but do not fully impede communication. To reach a higher band, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and ensure accurate spelling of key terms. Additionally, some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'satisfaction by helpfulness', which would be better phrased as 'satisfaction with the helpfulness of staff'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'the category of full time undergraduate students were the highest' (subject-verb agreement), 'the students who was reading' (subject-verb agreement), and '10 student less who were fairly satisfied' (unclear syntax). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with unnecessary spaces before commas and periods. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors limits the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent punctuation will significantly improve the quality of your writing.

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