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 illustrates the proportions of different categories of library users at a university, while the table shows their levels of satisfaction with various aspects of the library.
Overall, full-time undergraduates constituted the largest group of library users, whereas academic staff accounted for the smallest proportion. In terms of satisfaction, the helpfulness of staff received the most positive feedback, while the availability of journals had the highest proportion of dissatisfied users.
Full-time undergraduates made up 44% of all library users, followed by full-time postgraduates at 25%. Part-time postgraduates accounted for 16%, while distance-learning students represented 8%. Academic staff were the smallest group, comprising just 7% of users.
Regarding satisfaction, 95% of respondents were very satisfied with the helpfulness of staff, with the remaining 5% being fairly satisfied and none dissatisfied. Library opening hours also received a high level of satisfaction, with 65% being very satisfied and 35% fairly satisfied.
The availability of books had a more mixed response, as 50% of users were very satisfied, 40% fairly satisfied and 10% not satisfied. Similarly, 45% were very satisfied with the availability of journals, while 35% were fairly satisfied and 20% were not satisfied. Finally, 48% of users were very satisfied with the reliability of Wi-Fi, compared with 33% who were fairly satisfied and 19% who were dissatisfied.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 8.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 7.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 7.5 |
| Overall | 7.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 8.0
The response is excellent. You have successfully identified and reported the main features of both the pie chart and the table. The overview clearly highlights the key trends, such as the dominance of full-time undergraduates and the high satisfaction levels regarding staff helpfulness. You have made effective comparisons throughout, such as contrasting the high satisfaction with staff against the lower satisfaction regarding journals and Wi-Fi. All data points are accurately represented, and the information is well-selected to provide a comprehensive summary of the provided visual data.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The response is logically organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and well-structured body paragraphs that separate the user categories from the satisfaction levels. The progression of ideas is smooth, and you have used cohesive devices effectively, such as 'whereas', 'in terms of', 'regarding', and 'similarly'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to group related information, which makes the report very easy to follow. The flow between sentences is natural and contributes to a coherent overall structure.
Lexical Resource — Band 7.0
You demonstrate a good range of vocabulary appropriate for an academic report. Phrases such as 'constituted the largest group', 'accounted for', 'comprising just', and 'mixed response' are used accurately. The language is precise and fits the context of describing statistical data well. While the vocabulary is functional and accurate, incorporating a few more sophisticated synonyms or collocations related to data analysis could elevate the response further, but the current range is more than sufficient for a high band score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 7.5
The grammar is highly accurate throughout the text. You have used a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, which are handled with control. Punctuation is used correctly, and there are no significant errors that impede communication. The use of past tense to describe the survey results is consistent and appropriate. The majority of your sentences are error-free, reflecting a strong command of English grammar.
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