Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-15

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 provides the distribution of the six different types of library users, while the table displays the result of the survey on five services of library in terms of satisfaction levels.

Overall, full-time undergraduate accounted for the largest proportion among all library users, while academic staff represented the smallest share. Similarly, library opening hours and helpfulness of staff received the highest satisfaction level.

Regarding the categories of library users, full-time undergraduate represented the highest share, accounting for 44%. However, full-time postgraduate reported 25% of the total users. Part-time graduate, on the other hand, contributed 16%, whereas distance learning users and academic staff accounted for only 8% and 7%, respectively.

Turning to satisfaction level of the user, 65% of the users were very satisfied with library opening hours, compared with 35% fairly satisfied. However, 95% of the respondents were very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, while only 5% were fairly satisfied. None were dissatisfied with this services. Additionally, 50% of the respondents were very satisfied, while 40% were fairly satisfied and 10% were dissatisfied. On the other hand, 45% of the users were very satisfied with the availability of the books, compared with 35% fairly satisfied. While the largest proportion were dissatisfied with this service, accounting for 20%. Nevertheless, 48% of the users were very satisfied with reliability of the wifi, whereas 33% were fairly satisfied and 19% were not satisfied.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified the main features of both the chart and the table. You provided a clear overview and supported your points with relevant data. However, there is a minor issue in the reporting of the table data: you mention '50% very satisfied, 40% fairly satisfied and 10% dissatisfied' for a service, but you do not explicitly name which service this refers to, which creates a slight ambiguity. Additionally, ensure that all comparisons are clearly linked to the specific data points provided. Overall, you covered all parts of the task well and provided a logical summary of the information.

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 'Regarding', 'Turning to', 'However', and 'On the other hand' to guide the reader through the data. The progression of ideas is clear, moving from user categories to satisfaction levels. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate the two distinct data sets. To reach a higher band, ensure that referencing is always precise, as the omission of the service name in the third paragraph slightly disrupts the flow of information.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'represented the smallest share', and 'distribution of the six different types' are appropriate for an academic report. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'dissatisfied with this services' (should be 'service') and 'satisfaction level of the user' (should be 'users'). While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, incorporating a few more sophisticated collocations or varied reporting verbs would enhance the lexical quality.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. Most sentences are clear and easy to follow. There are some grammatical slips, such as 'full-time undergraduate accounted' (should be 'undergraduates') and 'dissatisfied with this services' (plural/singular agreement error). Additionally, 'None were dissatisfied with this services' is a bit awkward; 'No users were dissatisfied with this service' would be more natural. Despite these occasional errors, your control over grammar is generally good, and the meaning is never obscured by these slips.

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