Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

The charts display the categories of library users at a university and their satisfaction regarding five different aspects, based on a survey.

Regarding the individuals who used the library, full-time undergraduate students accounted for the largest share of 44% amongst all. Full-time postgraduates accounted for only a quarter, while part-time postgraduates had a share if just 16%. Academic staff and distance learners used library the least, with 7% and 8% share respectively.

Moreover, the survey classified user satisfaction into three categories, namely, very satisfied, fairly satisfied and not satisfied. 65% users marked very satisfied regarding the library opening hours, while 35% people marked fairly satisfied. 95% people were completely satisfied with the help that the staff provided and just 5% users accounted for fairly satisfied. No user was found to be dissatisfied in the first two aspects. Availability of books had closely comparable figures, with 50% users marking very satisfied and 40% marking fairly satisfied, however, 10% people were also found dissatisfied. Availability of journals had 5% less figures for both the satisfied classes and 10% more dissatisfied users than the numbers for the category of books availability. Meanwhile, wi-fi was found very satisfactory to 48% users and fairly satisfactory to 33% , while 19% of them were found not satisfied with it.

Overall, full-time undergraduate students used the university library the most and maximum library users were found to be very satisfied by the helpfulness of the staff and library opening hours. However, some people were dissatisfied by the books and journal availability and reliability of the wi-fi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both the chart and the table. You covered all categories of users and provided a clear summary of the satisfaction levels. The comparison between categories is well-handled, particularly when discussing the availability of books versus journals. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently highlight the most significant trends or 'stand-out' figures rather than listing every data point. For instance, grouping the 'very satisfied' and 'fairly satisfied' categories as 'positive feedback' could have allowed for a more concise and analytical overview, rather than describing each row individually.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each data set, and a concluding summary. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'Moreover', and 'Meanwhile' helps the reader follow the progression of information. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking phrases and ensure that the connection between the user categories and the satisfaction levels is more explicitly stated to create a more cohesive narrative flow throughout the report.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information clearly. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest share' and 'closely comparable figures' are appropriate for an academic report. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and collocation, such as '5% less figures' (should be '5% lower figures') and 'very satisfactory to' (should be 'very satisfied with'). Expanding your repertoire of reporting verbs and adjectives would help you achieve a more precise and sophisticated tone.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures effectively. While the majority of your sentences are clear and error-free, there are occasional slips, such as 'used library the least' (missing an article: 'the library') and '33% ,' (punctuation error). The sentence structure is generally sound, but to reach a higher band, you should aim for more variety in complex structures, such as using more relative clauses or passive constructions to describe the survey data, while ensuring these are used with high accuracy.

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