Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-14
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 chart and the table shows the categories of library users. Whereas the table depicts the library users satisfaction level in three different ways.
Overall, most of the library users were full time graduates with 44%, after that 25% were full-time postgraduate. The third largest users were part-time postgraduate with 16%. The lowest users were recorded in Distance learning and Academic Staff with 8% and 7% respectively.
The table show the satisfaction level of these users, measuring in three different ways. 85% of people were very satisfied with Helpfulness of staff, where as 5% were fairly satisfied with this. After that 65% of people were very happy with Library opening hours but 35% were little happy about this. Another approach to measures users satisfaction level was the availability of books. 50% were very satisfied and 40% were little satisfied and 10% were not satisfied at all.
Due to the availability of journals 45% people were satisfied, and 35% was little satisfied and 20% was not happy about this service. Reliability of wifi made 48% people happy and 33% were fairly happy with this service and 19% people was 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
You have successfully identified the main features of the chart and table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data from the prompt. However, the response lacks meaningful comparisons between the categories. For instance, instead of just listing percentages, you could have noted that full-time graduates were significantly more numerous than academic staff. Additionally, the description of the table data is somewhat repetitive, listing percentages without synthesizing the information to highlight trends or contrasts. To reach a higher band, focus on grouping related data points and making direct comparisons between the different user groups and satisfaction metrics rather than simply reporting the figures sequentially.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The response is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. You use basic cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'After that', and 'Another approach'. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the use of referencing is occasionally repetitive. For example, starting multiple sentences with 'After that' or 'The table show' creates a predictable pattern. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words and transition phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly. Ensure that each paragraph has a clear topic sentence that guides the reader through the data being presented.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'satisfaction level', 'depicts', and 'respectively'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'little happy' or 'little satisfied', which are not natural in an academic context. You also repeat the word 'satisfied' frequently. To improve, aim for more precise vocabulary to describe degrees of satisfaction, such as 'content', 'dissatisfied', or 'highly satisfied'. Expanding your range of synonyms for 'show' and 'measure' would also help elevate the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, such as 'The chart and the table shows' (should be 'show') and 'The table show' (should be 'shows'). Additionally, there are errors with pluralization and articles, such as '19% people was not satisfied' (should be 'were'). While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding the information, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy. Focus on proofreading for basic agreement and verb tense consistency to improve your score.
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