Band 7.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.5 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-08-17

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 7.5)

The pie chart and table provide information about the results of a survey of library users at a university. Specifically, the pie chart illustrates the different categories of library users, while the table presents their levels of satisfaction with various aspects of the library. The figures are given as percentages.

Overall, full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion of library users, while academic staff represented the smallest group. In terms of satisfaction, helpfulness of staff received the highest proportion of very satisfied responses, whereas library opening hours and helpfulness of staff recorded no dissatisfied responses.

Looking first at the pie chart, full-time undergraduates accounted for the largest proportion, at 44%, followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%. Together, these two groups made up 69% of all library users. Part-time postgraduates represented 16%, followed by distance-learning users at 8%, while academic staff constituted the smallest group, at just 7%.

Turning to the table, helpfulness of staff recorded the highest proportion of very satisfied users, at 95%, followed by library opening hours at 65%. The corresponding figures for the availability of books and the reliability of Wi-Fi were 50% and 48%, respectively, while availability of journals had the lowest proportion of very satisfied users, at 45%. Regarding dissatisfaction, library opening hours and helpfulness of staff both recorded 0%, compared with 10% for the availability of books. The figures were considerably higher for journals and Wi-Fi, at 20% and 19%, respectively.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

You have provided a comprehensive and accurate summary of the data. You successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table, including the largest and smallest categories of users and the key trends in satisfaction levels. The comparisons are relevant and well-integrated, such as noting that full-time undergraduates and postgraduates together made up 69% of users. The data is accurately reported throughout, and the overview provides a clear summary of the most significant findings. You have fully addressed all parts of the prompt, ensuring a logical flow of information from the general categories to the specific satisfaction metrics.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used a standard structure: an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs focusing on the chart and the table respectively. Cohesive devices such as 'Specifically', 'Overall', 'Looking first at', and 'Turning to the table' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. Paragraphing is used appropriately, and referencing is clear throughout the text. The information is presented in a way that is easy to follow, and the relationship between the different data points is clearly established.

Lexical Resource — Band 7.0

You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic task. Phrases such as 'accounted for the largest proportion', 'constituted the smallest group', and 'recorded the highest proportion' are used accurately and naturally. The vocabulary is precise and contributes to the formal tone required for this task. While the range is sufficient and effective, it could be further enhanced by incorporating more varied synonyms for 'proportion' or 'recorded' to avoid slight repetition. However, the current usage is accurate and fits the context well, with no errors that impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5

Your writing displays a high level of grammatical control. You have used a variety of complex sentence structures, such as the use of participial phrases ('followed by...') and subordinate clauses ('while academic staff constituted...'). The punctuation is accurate, and the majority of your sentences are error-free. The use of comparative structures is particularly strong, which is essential for this type of task. There are no significant grammatical errors, and the control over tense and subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the response, reflecting a high level of proficiency.

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