Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

The pie chart and table display library users types and satisfaction at a university in percentage as a survey outcome. Overall, five categories of library users are noticed here with mostly very satisfied ones even though there are small numbers of dissatisfied visitors as well. Most of the users are full-time undergrads whereas academic staff rank the lowest. 44% of the full-time undergraduates use this library while students who are pursuing postgrad degree make up to 25% of the total users. Part-time postgraduate students account for 16% in this category. However, distance learning covering all subjects and academic staff account for small proportion, 8% and 7% respectively. In terms of user satisfaction of the library facilities, majority of them are highly satisfied with the staff experience accounting for 95% while the remaining 5% are fairly satisfied. However, 20% of the users are not okay with the journals availability making only 45% very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied. Furthermore, library opening hours satisfied every users even though dependability of internet and books availability had some dissatisfied customers, 19% and 10% 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 relevant data. However, the response could be improved by better grouping of the data. For instance, you mention 'staff experience' and 'journals availability' without clearly contrasting the high satisfaction levels with the lower ones in a more structured way. Additionally, ensure that all data points are clearly linked to the categories provided in the prompt. While you covered the main trends, a more analytical approach to comparing the categories would elevate the response to a higher band.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The response is generally coherent, and the information is logically sequenced. You use some cohesive devices such as 'However', 'Furthermore', and 'In terms of', which help the flow of the text. However, the paragraphing is insufficient; the entire response is written as one block of text. To improve, you should separate the introduction/overview from the body paragraphs that detail the specific data. Additionally, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the connection between the pie chart data and the table data could be more fluid to improve the overall progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportion', 'pursuing', and 'dependability'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'library users types' (should be 'types of library users') and 'satisfied every users' (should be 'satisfied every user'). The phrase 'not okay with' is too informal for an academic report. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise academic collocations and ensure that your word forms are consistently accurate throughout the text.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'students who are pursuing postgrad degree' (missing an article: 'a postgraduate degree') and 'making only 45% very satisfied' (which is a bit clunky). You also have issues with subject-verb agreement, such as 'every users'. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focus on proofreading for articles, pluralization, and consistent verb tense usage.

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