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 the 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% of 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 with the helpfulness of the staff and library opening hours. However, some people were dissatisfied with the books and journal availability and reliability of the wi-fi.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response effectively covers all parts of the task. You have successfully identified the main features of both the pie chart and the table. The comparison between user categories is clear, and the summary of satisfaction levels is well-structured. You have highlighted key trends, such as the high satisfaction with staff and the lower satisfaction regarding wi-fi and journal availability. To reach a higher band, ensure that you consistently use precise terminology for data points; for instance, instead of saying '5% less figures', you could explicitly state '5 percentage points lower'. Overall, the information is well-selected and accurately reported.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is logically organized with a clear progression of ideas. You have used appropriate paragraphing to separate the user categories from the satisfaction survey results. Cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'Moreover', and 'Meanwhile' are used effectively to guide the reader through the data. The referencing is generally clear, though some transitions could be smoother. For example, the shift between the satisfaction categories could be more fluid. Overall, the structure is coherent, and the information flows logically from the introduction to the final summary.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the information accurately. Phrases like 'accounted for the largest share' and 'closely comparable figures' demonstrate a good grasp of academic language. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as '5% less figures', which is slightly awkward. Using 'percentage points' would be more precise when discussing statistical differences. You have successfully avoided repetition by using varied synonyms for 'satisfied' and 'dissatisfied'. The vocabulary is adequate for the task and allows for clear communication of the data.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response displays a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free and easy to follow. There are occasional minor slips, such as '35% people marked' (should be '35% of people') and 'share if just 16%' (a typo for 'of'). These errors do not impede communication. You have demonstrated control over basic grammar, and the use of complex structures is generally accurate. To improve, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and avoiding small typographical errors to achieve a more polished, professional tone.

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